Farm Boots by Lisl H. Detlefsen, Renee Kurilla
Published by Feeding Minds Press on March 21, 2023
ISBN: 194889811X
Pages: 32
Format: Picture Book Nonfiction
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With brief text and effective use of rhyme, Detlefsen teaches readers why farmers wear a variety of boots for different tasks. Combined with Kurilla’s bright and cheerful illustrations, the pages lead the way through chores, seasons, and celebrations.

Several points of note may be of interest to librarians and parents. The children on the pages are representative of racial and ethnic diversity, and include various skin tones as well as one child wearing a hijab. This is helpful not only in terms of the “windows and mirrors” goal, but also because it more accurately represents the types of people working on modern American farms. For readers who want to learn more, there is even a farm boots glossary at the end of the book.

This book would make an excellent story time selection, and would appeal most to children ages six and younger. Farm Boots is a solid choice for any library that serves children of this age, but particularly those who live in rural areas.

Reviewed by Kristi Favaloro, Skidompha Public Library