Country Baby

Country Baby follows baby and mama for a day in the life of their country farm. The day starts with putting on their rubber boots and going outside. Mama and baby splash in puddles, gather eggs from the chickens, dig up carrots from the ground, and interact with farm animals such as ducks, horses, and sheep. At the end of the day, they hang their socks to dry, and baby has a warm bath before getting tucked into bed.

The simple descriptions of a day in the country on a farm are accompanied by Ellen Rooney’s bright and cheerful illustrations. The story highlights the loving relationship between mother and child as they explore the farm together and baby experiences delights such as splashy puddles and speckled eggs. Country Baby encourages exploring the outdoors and illustrates where things like eggs and vegetables come from. Country Baby is a great book to read together as the reader emphasizes descriptions such as the bumpy wheelbarrow, crunchy carrot, and the cozy-cozy sheep’s wool.