Farm Boots
Written by Lisl H. Detlefsen and
Illustrated by Renee Kurilla
Feeding Minds Press, 2023
The theme of “Farm Boots” is the many kinds of boots people wear on
farms. Told
in rhyme, the story goes through the seasons, telling what types of boots are
warn for different jobs, for playtime, and in snow or rain.
It opens with, “Farm life needs boots in every season. Each pair we wear is for a reason.”
The colorful illustrations by Renee Kurilla match the lively tone of the
book.
About the Author
Lisl H. Detlefsen is the
author of several picture books including “Time for Cranberries,” Macmillan/Roaring
Brook Press, illustrated by Jed Henry, and “Right this very Minute,” Feeding
Minds Press, also illustrated by Renee Kurilla. She lives on a family cranberry
marsh in central Wisconsin with her husband and two sons. Visit her at
lislhdbooks.com or on Instagram @lislhd.
About the Illustrator
Renee Kurilla wrote and
illustrated “The Flower Garden,” Harry N. Abrams, and “One Springy, Singy Day.”
Harry N. Abrams. She has illustrated many picture books, including “Right this very
Minute,” Feeding Minds Press, by Detlefsen. She lives near Boston with her
husband and daughter. Visit her at kurillastration.com or on Instagram at
@reneekurilla.
