The Noisy Farm

by Marni McGee

Cock-a-doodle-doo! A rooster crows loudly and another noisy day at the farm begins. The farmer wakes up and we hear the floor creak under his feet. As he goes about his daily chores, a pail bumps his knee, pong, pong, poink! The cow moos while she is being milked, and the horses thumpety thump their hooves in anticipation of breakfast. But through all the click-clacking of the tractor and the oinking of the pigs, the quiet farmer never makes a peep. Only when his chores are finally done, and the sky is lit by stars, does the farmer stop for a moment to wish everything-from his cat to his cow, the stars and his plow-a hearty good night. At last the farm is quiet and the only sound we hear is the gentle snoring of the farmer, fast asleep after his busy day at the noisy farm.

Genres: Picture Books, Animals, Childrens

32 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 1991

Reviews

[Kirstin · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my [three-year-old] daughter's current favourite book--it's a gentle story with colourful watercolour illustrations of all the daily goings-on of a farm. We love the sound effects, but it's not simply the "noisy" part of the farm that captures my little girl's attention: we love the hedgehog and the cat and the mouse that show up on almost every page. Well illustrated.

[Kelly Thevenot · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Noisy Farm is about a woman who takes care of her farm and when all the animals are hungry they definitely let her know by waking her up to feed them. This teaches children about farm animals and what the animals do.

[Kristie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Best for preschoolers, a bit wordy for toddlers.

[Melissa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good book to help teach animal noises.

[Casey Trump · Rating 3 out of 5]

A cute book to read to kids. The kids can easily read along with the reader and make the sounds with the animals. The pictures are very bright and envoke thought.

[Greta · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great onomatopoeia. Fun book for young children .

[Shelby Troutman · Rating 3 out of 5]

Used to help children begin to associate sounds with the world around them.

[Andréa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Same story as The Quiet Farmer, but with new (more chaotic) illustrations and a different title.