Haystack

by Bonnie Geisert, Arthur Geisert (Illustrator)

The haystack was once a familiar tradition on the prairie landscape. Through Arthur and Bonnie Geisert’s vision, you will see that a haystack was more than just a simple pile of hay. Arthur’s exquisite colored etchings with Bonnie’s informative text bring to life a fascinating heritage that gave support and sustenance to the variety of needs and functions of a working farm.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Animals

32 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1995

About the author

Bonnie Geisert grew up on a farm near Cresbard, South Dakota, and her childhood adventures there inspired many of the events in her Prairie trilogy. Ms.Geisert now lives in a small town in northern Illinois, where she still revels in beautiful prairie winters.

Reviews

[Lobstergirl · Rating 4 out of 5]

Geisert's colored etchings are always pleasing, and I learned a lot about haystacks - that they can be huge and provide not only food, but shelter for cattle during winter, then food and shelter for pigs.

[Hannah Jane · Rating 4 out of 5]

- this book takes the reader on a cyclic journey through the seasons of a haystack, from the cutting and drying of grass to the stacking and packing of the hay until only a pile of manure remains, poop that ever so helpfully grows new grass for next year's haystack - the wonderful text is paired with melodic, thorough and breathtaking etchings - my favorite illustration is the snow-covered haystack that's protecting a herd of cattle (stinky bliss)

[Ladonna · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoy the pictures and information that the book gives for processing hay. It is informational and a lot of facts for children to learn that they probably do not know.

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gorgeous illustrations and interesting cycle. Left us with more questions than answers.

[Yuliani Desu · Rating 3 out of 5]

So... that's how haystack were made (for)...