Colorful book teaches children about farm life, seasons

 

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.

Children will learn about farm life as well as the seasons in this light-hearted picture 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.