Returning to her 1950s childhood on a small farm in Milton, Kentucky, Victoria rhymes her adventures in the cow pasture by a spring-fed brook. Imagination is the playtime friend that allows her and her siblings to create playhouses, boats, and fishing fun. This story has value for preserving the cultural heritage of rural farm life in 1950s America. It is a wonderful read-aloud since the vocabulary is challenging and yet appropriate for preschool and early elementary children. The rhyme and rhythm are very appealing. Children will enjoy the brilliant watercolor illustrations created by Annette Lewis. They can also seek and find the secret critter that appears in each illustration. It is great for one-on-one reading by a parent or grandparent to a little one as the book offers opportunities for the older generation to share their own experiences with the younger one.
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Presently living in Bowling Green, Kentucky,Victoria is a retired teacher who has 30 years teaching experience at the preschool and elementary level. With her older brother and sister, she enjoyed an idyllic childhood on a small farm in Milton, Kentucky, during the 1950s. Her first book, Tell Me a Story Please, Mi-mi! (Authorhouse, June 2009) launched the sharing of her childhood memories. Our Playtime Friend brings more of those memories to light. Visit the author's website for more information. www.fiftiesfarmtales.net