Farmer Palmer's Wagon Ride

For a child frustrated by plans that have gone completely wrong, this book is a perfect remedy. It follows Farmer Palmer, a cheerful pig, and his donkey, Ebenezer, on a journey home from the market that turns into a series of comical disasters. A wheel falls off, a storm hits, and lightning strikes their wagon! Throughout it all, Farmer Palmer remains unfailingly optimistic and resourceful, turning each calamity into a new part of the adventure. For children ages 4 to 7, this story is a wonderful, humorous model of resilience. It gently teaches that a bad day doesn't have to stay bad and that a positive attitude can transform a catastrophe into a memorable experience.