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Big Tractor
A tractor is more than a piece of farm machinery. It’s farmer’s partner that helps him get the hard work done. This dynamic picture book shows a big tractor from spring to harvest—planting, cultivating, harvesting, and doing other
important tasks on a busy farm. Bold illustrations, coupled with a simple and lyrical text, show a tractor at work throughout the seasons.
important tasks on a busy farm. Bold illustrations, coupled with a simple and lyrical text, show a tractor at work throughout the seasons.
32 pages, Hardcover
First published March 3, 2015
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July 1, 2019
Simple sentences on each page that introduce vocab words such as plow, disc, elevator, haymow, cultivator, combine. Realistic yet simple illustrations. This book also details what tasks happen during what season of the year.
September 15, 2020
Loved searching for the mouse 🐁 on every page.
April 15, 2015
Homage to a tractor - sure to be popular in farming communities
October 18, 2018
Tractor enthusiasts of any age will enjoy this generously sized book which gives close-up attention to tractor features while using minimal text.
The title page provides a brief description of the illustration style, which begins with pencil drawings and then color fills and blends within shapes are completed with computer rendering.
Key words in each double-page spread's two lines of text describe what tractors do, such as "turn up the soil", "disc and smooth the dirt", "tow the planter", and "seed the rows", for starters. Each season requires different equipment and work, as the story spans the year.
The title page provides a brief description of the illustration style, which begins with pencil drawings and then color fills and blends within shapes are completed with computer rendering.
Key words in each double-page spread's two lines of text describe what tractors do, such as "turn up the soil", "disc and smooth the dirt", "tow the planter", and "seed the rows", for starters. Each season requires different equipment and work, as the story spans the year.
October 6, 2017
Such a wonderful book. My two preschool boys adore it. Unique illustrations, too.
November 18, 2017
My son liked the tractor in the book.
June 28, 2020
The figure drawing is a lot better in this one. Pretty straightforward story of a farmer and his tractor.
February 17, 2021
An okay book about people using tractors around the farm. The illustrations look like they were created by using Adobe Illustrator to turns the people and objects into vector line graphics.
April 27, 2021
Great illustrations for children who love farm equipment, but the story was not as engaging as I had hoped.
August 14, 2021
The toddler loves tractors. This book takes readers through a year of plowing, harvesting, etc.
October 3, 2025
Picked this up at a free library so I can’t complain too much. Felt like AI generated slop. Perhaps pick any other book about farming.
March 3, 2015
A look at the work a tractor does throughout the different seasons of the year. I especially liked the fact that the definition of a tractor's "fun time" is during fall when people take hayrides.
The tone of the text is really fun too. The farmer talks to the tractor like a friend or a faithful companion (like a dog) making this a book that will read very well aloud.
Digital artwork is vibrant and realistic making this a book that fans of construction equipment and other types of vehicles and machinery will appreciate. PreK-2.
The tone of the text is really fun too. The farmer talks to the tractor like a friend or a faithful companion (like a dog) making this a book that will read very well aloud.
Digital artwork is vibrant and realistic making this a book that fans of construction equipment and other types of vehicles and machinery will appreciate. PreK-2.
June 20, 2015
Sure looks like an advertisement for John Deere!
In spite of this, the brief text and colorful illustrations provide a quick look at the life of a tractor on a farm, from spring to fall. The 'love' of the farmer for the tractor is obvious.
This book could be a good introduction to farming as it includes some terms that may be unfamiliar to urban youngsters: disc, haymow, cultivator; but the illustrations and context give an understandable presentation. No need to stop and explain everything on the first read through, just enjoy it!
In spite of this, the brief text and colorful illustrations provide a quick look at the life of a tractor on a farm, from spring to fall. The 'love' of the farmer for the tractor is obvious.
This book could be a good introduction to farming as it includes some terms that may be unfamiliar to urban youngsters: disc, haymow, cultivator; but the illustrations and context give an understandable presentation. No need to stop and explain everything on the first read through, just enjoy it!
June 8, 2015
Clement offers an overview of the types of work a tractor is used for by a farmer. The vivid artwork depicts the large green tractor at work throughout the seasons of the year. Young fans of big vehicles and machinery will enjoy this informative, eye-catching volume. A stand-out among picture books about farm life for preschoolers.
March 14, 2016
Library checkout. My four year old enjoyed this because he loves tractors. The rest of us didn't care much for the illustration style. There's not much text. What there is serves to help illustrate the way the farmer depends on his tractor throughout the year and feels a fondness for it as his "Ol' Partner."
March 13, 2015
notes: shows the different tasks a man and his tractor perform over a year on a farm
opinion:great for kids obsessed with things that go and big machines. good pacing and sharp illustrations.
probably not as entertaining to those not for that audience
opinion:great for kids obsessed with things that go and big machines. good pacing and sharp illustrations.
probably not as entertaining to those not for that audience
January 15, 2016
Stylized computer-generated pictures feature the green tractor at work hauling, cutting, cultivating, having fun and then resting. Simple text gives additional information for all those eager future farmers. Reviewer 5.
March 11, 2015
With gorgeous, clear, interesting illustrations, this picture book is perfect for young children, especially ones who love tractors.
December 30, 2015
Perfect for storytime! Big pictures and few words! Love it!
March 14, 2015
A year in the life a tractor - kids of all ages enjoy these kinds of books! A good book for detailing the life on a farm.
March 24, 2015
Kids like books with tractors! Big Tractor introduces what the farmer does each season and the equipment he needs, so this picture book is a nice introduction to farming.
March 27, 2015
Didn't really like the illustrations at all, but it does give a nice, brief overview of what a farmer does all year. Building vocabulary for young ones.
March 28, 2015
Perfect for tractor fans of all ages. Authentic details outline the year of activities on a modern farm.
April 4, 2015
The graphics are spectacular in this story that traces a farmer's relationship with his tractor throughout the seasons.
April 6, 2015
I love the crisp sharp illustrations in this book. Short text tells the story of a tractor through the seasons.
September 23, 2015
I'm really enjoying reading this out loud to 4 year olds. Sparks lots of conversations about food, farm life and seasons.
April 23, 2015
great realistic illustrations
August 31, 2015
Follows the life of a tractor through each of the four seasons. Simple text and bold illustrations add to this book.
November 6, 2015
Clear, realistic illustrations.
Descriptive vocabulary.
The farmer undoubtedly likes his tractor.
Descriptive vocabulary.
The farmer undoubtedly likes his tractor.
February 12, 2016
Nice addition to the tractor collection. Recommended for ages 2-4.
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