
Newbery Medalist Paul Fleischman's testament to vision, passion, and destiny is beautifully complemented by folk art-inspired paintings by the virtuoso Bagram Ibatoulline. There once lived a farmer whose heart glowed like a hot wood stove with the love of animals. No one loved...

"The versatile Fleischman presents a delightful tale of following one's dreams. . . . Joyous, peaceful, and lovely." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) No one loves animals more than the farmer. But when a drought befalls the land, and he must sell his livestock...

After being forced to sell the animals he loves, a farmer cuts his hedge to look like them and teaches his sons about following their hearts.