Breaking the myth of the traditional farm, the author brings public attention to the vast cruelties of factory farming where most animals are cared for in hi-tech environments.

Struggling with an overgrown yard and his own aimlessness, Old MacDonald receives advice from the wise and ecologically sensible Little Red Hen, who helps him compost his way through the steps of creating a thriving organic farm. By the best-selling author of Wild About Books.

A fun, fold-out nursery-rhyme book with four toy characters.

Pete the cat learns the sounds of the different farm animals in this twist on the classic song.

Poke the dots to count the animals.

Old MacDonald and his farm animal friends introduce the numerous vehicles that are on the farm, from bicycles and tractors to buses, boats, and airplanes.

"Your little one can: search, point, and match; make comparisons; explore animals and farm life; follow simple directions; 'read' a book alone"--Page 4 of cover

Detailed peep-through illustrations accompany this retelling of the well-known children's rhyme. Young readers can guess the animal through the peephole. First published in 1988.

"Join Old Macdonald's animal friends on the farm in this loving twist on a familiar classic!"--Back cover

Youngsters visit the MacDonald farm and have fun coloring, too. The 22 large illustrations depict a barn, silo, haystacks, and, of course, Old MacDonald. Other figures include the farmer's wife, a friendly dog, playful pigs, a stately rooster, a cat and kittens, and other animals featured in that favorite childhood song.