Punk Farm

by Jarrett J. Krosoczka

Book Overview

From the author of National Book Award finalist Hey, Kiddo.

After a long day of work, Farmer Joe goes home to bed.

But meanwhile, back at the barn . . .
Cow sets up her drums.
Pig plugs in his amp.
Goat tunes his bass.
Chicken sets up her keyboards.
And Sheep checks the microphone.

They are Punk Farm and tonight they're ready to ROCK

With adorable farm animals - and a surprise tribute to Old...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0440417937
• ISBN13: 9780440417934
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: Dragonfly Books
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 9.9" x 10.0"
• Age Range: 3 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2

Customer Reviews

Even the older kids love it!!

I read this book to many of my music classes. They ALL loved the book--from pre-k up to the fourth grade. It's funny, silly and cool all at the same time. They LOVED listening to the Punk Farm version of Old MacDonald. The book can be used to teach about the instruments used in a rock band. I just ordered Punk Farm on Tour. Can't wait to get it!!

old mcdonald rock out

initially, we borrowed this book from the library and we loved it so we had to buy it. my daughter loves the song "old mcdonald" and jarrett j krosoczka puts a rocking twist to the whole thing. when we read the book together, i sing punk farm's rendition and she wiggles/dances in my lap!:0D an added bonus--you can download the song from the website! good times!

Punk Farm

This is a fabulous book! Extremely engaging for young children (my two year old grandson adores it) but also for adults. It appeals to those of us who have had dreams of being talented (musically, in this case) and have realized our hidden passions through creative fantasy. I especially enjoyed the accompanying website where the author shares insights into the book's creation and allows one to hear the song in a very "punk" style. I will not ever hear or sing "Old MacDonald" again without thinking of Krosoczka's animals and his punk rendition. A great book to read to "escape" in these challenging days of hurricanes and war.

E I E I Oh, yeah! Thank you, Jarrett!

My 3-year-old son loves this book [...] Jarrett is a delight, and this book is a refreshing change of pace for those of us who read the same stories over and over and over again. This is a book my son enjoys all by himself, and he uses his own little animals, like the sheep and the pig and the chicken and the cow to make his own punk farm show. It's so much fun. Thanks!

animal anarchy!

What a great book! My 4 year old son loves the colorful pictures and the funny story in this large-format book. We read this book every night a bedtime, and it's still funny to both us. How many books can you say that about (not counting Dr Seuss)? This book is so wonderful because (1) the writing is simple yet descriptive, as well as current. (2) the illustrations are rich, warm and very funny. (3) the subject matter is appealing to preschoolers (who are little anarchists anyway) and their parents. Don't worry, the anarchy the animals do is just to stay up late and play a concert for their fellow farm animals. The story is similar to "Giggle Giggle Quack" and "Click Clack Moo," -- there is a farmer who makes the mistake of leaving the animals alone, and they go wild (in a good way). The twist is that the band of animals does a punk version of "Old MacDonald!" Hilarity ensues. Introducing Punk Farm: Sheep - vocals. Sample quote "Are you ready to rock?" Pig - guitar. Grimaces and plays guitar behind his head Chicken - keyboards. Stands on her keyboard at the end of the song Goat - bass. Sample quote: "Whatever Dude." Punk Farm plays "Old Macdonald" to a barn full of fans. Each page is one verse of the song, featuring a band member "wailing" on their instrument. At the end of the song, the sheep says to the audience, "Thank you, Wisconsin!" This is a modern children's classic, right up there with the two aforementioned farm animal books, and "I Stink," "I'm Mighty," and "Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus." (...) Hey, ho, let's go! -- a 40-ish Mom and librarian