Book Thoughts: Ox-Cart Man (Hall)

  • poignant story of a very capable family
  • they build and craft a wide variety of products, all from their farm
  • encourages resourcefulness, creativity, and working together toward a common goal
  • clean language

Type: picture book
Ages: 3-10
Author: Donald Hall
Illustrator: Barbara Cooney

An absolutely beautiful book! It’s just as impactful to adults as it is to children, in my opinion. Based in New Hampshire, the book’s story covers eight months and multiple seasonal changes. The main part of the story occurs in October, so it’s a great read for autumn!

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