Mowing

by Jessie Haas, Joseph A. Smith (Illustrator)

Nora helps her grandfather mow the field by watching for little animals in the tall grass and warning him to circle the horses and mowing machine around them

Genres: Childrens, Horses, Picture Books

1 pages, Hardcover

First published May 1, 1994

About the author

Jessie Haas has written over 35 books for children and adults, many about horses--a lifelong passion. She currently owns a Morgan mare, Robin, who is being clicker-trained to be a trail and pasture-dressage horse. She lives in a small, off-grid house in the woods with husband Michael J. Daley, two cats and a dog. When not writing or riding or reading she likes to knit, cook, and write, or ride, or read.

Reviews

[Rena Sherwood · Rating 4 out of 5]

If Jessie Haas wasn't the author, I never would've read this, since mowing is not exactly the most interesting subject in the world. I also thought it would be impossible for a little girl like Nora to help her grandfather and his pair of Belgians mow the fields.

But she was able to help, and not just her grandfather.

This is a lovely and interesting little book. Although marketed as a kid's picture book, this 55-year-old got a kick out of it. I just wish the horses had names.

The art is absolutely fabulous. It's very detailed, at times from the photo-realism school. My metaphorical hat is off to you, Jos A. Smith. The fawn nearly fell off of the pages into my lap.

You can find this charming book at the Internet Archive ... sometimes. Search for "Haas, Jessie" and select this book from the ones pictured in the results.

[Marilyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wonderful grandfather and girl story. He's so kind to animals.

[Bree · Rating 4 out of 5]

Notes:
horses pulling blade through field where fawn is
'rescue' type of story
beautiful art

[Karen Gibson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful illustrations. Main character is Nora. Young grandparents.