Farming & Gardening Books for Ages 8–11

Explore our collection of children's books about farming & gardening recommended for kids ages 8–11.

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For the child navigating family stress or financial worry, this story shows how a powerful bond with an animal can provi

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Ann Herbert Scott

For the child who feels too small to join the big kids, this gentle story follows Kenny as he proves that patience and a

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One Golden Year

For the child who enjoys imagining life in a simpler time, this gentle diary-style story explores the changing seasons a

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Mister Penny #3

Mister Penny's Circus

For the child who loves to put on a show or feels overlooked, this gentle tale celebrates the joy of discovering hidden

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Hank the Cowdog #23

The Case of the Hooking Bull

John R. Erickson

For the child who loves to laugh at high-stakes misunderstandings, this ranch mystery follows a bumbling but loyal dog t

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Sam Pig Goes to Market

For the inquisitive child who finds magic in everyday chores and the rhythms of nature. These gentle stories celebrate a

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For the child who wonders 'what if' and loves to experiment: explore a world where a school science project leads to a s

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First Graphics: Science Cycles

Seed, Sprout, Fruit: An Apple Tree Life Cycle

Shannon Knudsen

For the curious child who wonders how a tiny seed becomes a crunchy snack, this visual guide makes the magic of plant gr

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Daddy Darwin's Dovecot

Juliana Horatia Ewing

For a child who feels like an outsider, this gentle Victorian tale shows how hard work and loyalty can help a young pers

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The Runaway Settlers

For the child discovering that family strength and hard work can build a beautiful life even after a difficult or scary

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Petunia's Christmas

For the child who loves animals and wants to see goodness win. A determined goose uses her wits and creativity to save h

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Usborne Beginners

How Flowers Grow

For the child who wonders how a tiny seed becomes a tall sunflower. This simple guide demystifies the magic of nature th

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Crinkleroot's Guides

Crinkleroot's Guide to Giving Back to Nature

For the child who loves exploring the outdoors and wants to help local wildlife. Crinkleroot shares simple, hands-on way

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Cowboys: Roundup on an American Ranch

For the child who loves horses and wonders what ranch life is really like. This photo-essay takes you behind the scenes

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Mister Penny #1

For the child who needs to see that even big mistakes can be fixed through hard work and helping others.

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First Science Concepts

For the budding gardener or young scientist curious about how plants stand tall and grow. This bright guide introduces t

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Beatrice's Goat

For the child curious about how a small act of kindness can change a life. A heartwarming look at how a single goat help

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For the budding gardener who is curious about how a seed becomes a bloom, this clear guide explains the life cycle of fl

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Are We Pears Yet?

For the child who asks "Are we there yet?" every five minutes, this witty story uses two impatient seeds to explore the

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The Cuckoo Child

Dick King-Smith

For the child who has a massive, quirky passion and needs to see the rewards of sticking with it, even when things get a

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Johnny Appleseed

For the child who loves exploring the backyard or wonders how things grow. This simple biography introduces the kindhear

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Richard's M-Class Cows

P. D. Pemberton

For the child who loves imagining a secret world hidden in plain sight. This quirky tale celebrates the magic found in t

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A Rose Named Peace How Francis Meilland Created a Flower of Hope for a World at War

Barbara Carroll Roberts

For the child who needs to see how beauty and hope can survive during dark times, this story shows how a single flower b

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Penguin Young Readers

The Secret Garden

Deborah Hautzig

For the child feeling lonely or out of place, this accessible classic shows how fresh air, nature, and new friendships c

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