Something about the holidays makes me nostalgic. Many of my best memories center around Thanksgiving and Christmas. When the calendar turns to November and then December, I become sentimental for my family and friends, our traditions and gatherings. And I welcome a hope for those good times again.
A Nostalgic Book Review
This same feeling overtook me as I poured over a children’s book today. Farm to Film: An Alphabetical Adventure Told Through the Eyes of an Old Lens by Hannah Miles Pierrou took me back to a familiar time. No, I never lived on a farm, nor regularly visited one as a child; but this story captures the wonder through which a child sees the world around them. And that sensation is universal.
The heroine of this tale uses an old camera to capture the activities of daily living on her grandparents’ farm. And the author’s gorgeous illustrations made me want to visit the farm too. Although the pictures of animals and other country treasures, along with the ABC’s make this an engaging book for a little one; the artistry of the poetry and illustrations captured my adult imagination.
A literary agent generously gifted me this copy to review, and I can’t wait to gift copies to some little ones I know this Christmas.
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PS – I’m also going to read/review Farm to Film.
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Oh, this looks like a wonderful new book for children. As a retired elementary teacher and finally as a children’s librarian, this is right up my alley! Thanks for sharing it. I, too, love the artwork. It is beautiful.
It is really beautiful! Will be reading this one with my daughter often.
Farm to Film sounds like a wonderful book! I love the illustrations! My great-nephew would love this book! 🙂
It is really delightful, Nancy.
I am also very nostalgic in this season! Thank you for sharing this gateway to the past!
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Lauren, I am a picture book fan. At any age they are delightful. This one looks so fun.
Then I think you would love it, Theresa!
This looks wonderful. Thank you for this lovely review. Blessings.
You are so welcome, Paula.
This looks like a lovely children’s book! I just adore picture books with beautiful illustrations.
I’m actually not so big on children’s books. I have a favorite, but this may be added!
As a child, I did get to visit a farm and I’ve never forgotten it. This book sounds awesome.
It is so lovely.
Hi Lauren,
The illustrations look amazing and what original text–I squinted to read what was on my screen. 🙂 I may need to check this book out from the library when it goes to print! It looks like a great addition to a farm unit.
Blessings,
Tammy
Yes!