A cat, horse, pig, and mouse like the look of Farmer Tom’s barn but find it is not quite the perfect home they think.

In the yard of Farmer Tom live Tiddles the cat, Harriet Rose the horse, Penelope Pig, and Theodora Mouse, and they have their eye on the brand-new barn on top of the hill. It is large, it is warm, it is grand, indeed. It seems like the perfect home. Thinking no one will notice, they sneak in and settle down for the night, only to be woken by a noisy and scary surprise the next morning—Farmer Tom’s new tractor—in this amusing and beautifully lyrical tale of four characters who break the rules and get more than they bargained for. This wonderful story is complimented by vivid and humorous illustrations that perfectly capture the farmyard adventure.

• Gorgeous lyrical language—including assonance, alliteration, consonance, and lilting cadence—makes for a great read-aloud.
• An amusing, charming story about what can happen when one breaks the rules.
• Young readers will delight in the witty and vibrant depictions of the farmyard characters and their setting, complimenting this humorous and engaging story.

Lynette Longaretti likes to take the road less travelled, as that is often where adventure and wonder unfold. She lives by the beach in Victoria, Australia, and one day would also love to have a small farm in the countryside. Lynette’s writing is inspired by the capers and antics of her two children and their first dog, Tara, mischievous and all-knowing, who always kept an eye on things.

Maia Batumashvili was born in Tiblisi, Georgia, in 1978. From a young age, Maia has loved to draw and is inspired by the children’s books and cartoons she grew up with. After graduating from two art institutes, Maia worked on an animation project before finally realising her dream of illustrating children’s books. When Maia is not creating imaginative worlds, she enjoys spending time with her three beautiful children and her dog, Tayo.

Interest Age: 5 to 8 years

Reading Age: 7 to 8 years

Hardback: £12.99 · 978-1-80036-060-0

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