Edward the Boston Terrier is definitely a “city dog”. His visit to his relatives in the country, proves to be more than a little entertaining. This book has a simple story that could stand on its own. It’s the illustrations that will grab you and your child from the very first page. Spend lots of time discussing what you see. Each turn of the page offers something interesting to discuss. Edward is truly a fish out of water that finds himself in many hilarious predicaments during his visit at what truly becomes a Funny Farm.
Additional Learning Resources
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garden
knit paint rain |
sheep
cow dog barn |
pig
eggs milk dance |
Websites

I'm not a fan of "screen time", but if your child is going to be online, try to connect what's being viewed, with what's being read. Extend the learning beyond the book by checking out a few of this great "farm themed" sites.
Farm Animals Game
Pig Video
Cow Video
Goat Video
Horse Video
Dog Video
Farmera (will require a parent's help)
Farm Animals Game
Pig Video
Cow Video
Goat Video
Horse Video
Dog Video
Farmera (will require a parent's help)
Watch & Learn
Click below to watch a YouTube video containing tips on reading this book with your child. You'll learn where in the story to ask great questions and how to introduce new words. The video also shares ideas for taking the learning beyond the book.
Art

Make a Scarecrow
This Cardboard Scarecrow Craft from Toddler Approved is sure to be a hit. Before embarking on this art adventure, spend some time discussing the role of a scarecrow on a farm.
Have fun with your child as you design a scarecrow for the farm!
This Cardboard Scarecrow Craft from Toddler Approved is sure to be a hit. Before embarking on this art adventure, spend some time discussing the role of a scarecrow on a farm.
Have fun with your child as you design a scarecrow for the farm!
Cooking Together

Haystacks
You don't need a pitch fork to make these Peanut Butter Butterscotch Haystacks! These amazing cookies pile the flavors of peanut butter, butterscotch, and mini-marshmallows into a crunchy chow mein noodle "stack!"
4 tablespoons - butter or margarine, divided
2 1/2 cups - mini-marshmallows
1 - (5 oz) can chow mein noodles (about 2 1/2 cups)
1 cup - butterscotch chips
3 tablespoons - milk
1/4 cup - confectioners’ Sugar
1/4 cup - creamy peanut butter
Instructions:
Line a baking sheet with waxed paper. Lightly grease paper; set aside.
In large saucepan over medium heat, combine 3 tablespoons butter and marshmallows. Stir with a wooden spoon until mixture is melted and smooth. Remove from heat. Add the noodles and toss with a fork until coated. Drops spoonfuls of the noodle mixture onto prepared baking sheet.
Place the butterscotch chips and remaining butter in microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH (100%) for 1 minute or until melted. Remove from microwave and add remaining ingredients. Stir until smooth.(If sauce is too thick to drizzle add more milk, a teaspoon at a time.)
Drizzle butterscotch sauce over the haystacks. Place in the refrigerator to harden.
You don't need a pitch fork to make these Peanut Butter Butterscotch Haystacks! These amazing cookies pile the flavors of peanut butter, butterscotch, and mini-marshmallows into a crunchy chow mein noodle "stack!"
4 tablespoons - butter or margarine, divided
2 1/2 cups - mini-marshmallows
1 - (5 oz) can chow mein noodles (about 2 1/2 cups)
1 cup - butterscotch chips
3 tablespoons - milk
1/4 cup - confectioners’ Sugar
1/4 cup - creamy peanut butter
Instructions:
Line a baking sheet with waxed paper. Lightly grease paper; set aside.
In large saucepan over medium heat, combine 3 tablespoons butter and marshmallows. Stir with a wooden spoon until mixture is melted and smooth. Remove from heat. Add the noodles and toss with a fork until coated. Drops spoonfuls of the noodle mixture onto prepared baking sheet.
Place the butterscotch chips and remaining butter in microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH (100%) for 1 minute or until melted. Remove from microwave and add remaining ingredients. Stir until smooth.(If sauce is too thick to drizzle add more milk, a teaspoon at a time.)
Drizzle butterscotch sauce over the haystacks. Place in the refrigerator to harden.
Educational Playthings

Adding an element of play is a great way to deepen the understanding of concepts they learned within the story.
Why I Love This Toy:
Why I Love This Toy:
- no batteries
- encourages imaginative play
- teaches the alphabet
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"Children are made readers on the laps of their parents." — Emilie Buchwald