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Reviewed by Karen Tolentino for Readers' Favorite
From the very first page, If You Live on a Farm by Kari Ann Gonzalez welcomes young readers to a picturesque scene through the surprising variety of farm life—from sun-drenched meadows bursting with colorful flowers, a line of beehives, fish ponds, rows of solar panels, a dark room for mushrooms, corn fields perfect for kids to play hide-and-seek, ring-fenced alpacas, clusters of round and bright tangerines, and cozy winter barns warmed by the glow of holiday lights. Each page offers a fresh little farm story. The fun language and creative phrases such as “splish-splish-splashed” and “swirly-twirly energy” make the story feel like a fun discovery and slowly build anticipation for the next spread. As the season turns to winter, young readers get a warm, satisfying sense that farms offer a simple, quiet life away from the busy city.
Every line of text is deliberate, with a clear affection for farm life without tipping into sentimentality. The soft, richly textured artwork by Marie Hermansson gives the same care visually—fields, ponds, and beehives all feel lived-in rather than merely illustrated. The story captures the diversity of agriculture, from the quiet rhythm of daily chores to the sheer scale of the land itself. The back matter extends that thoughtfulness further, reinforcing farming concepts like crop rotation and sustainable growing through a hands-on activity: regrowing kitchen scraps at home. If You Live on a Farm by Kari Ann Gonzalez is best suited to readers curious about what makes a farm special—a story that rewards the reader.
