A Special Kind of Farm

What if a farm looked familiar at first glance… but every animal had a marvelous surprise waiting to be discovered?

When a bus full of children arrives at Abe and Anna’s special kind of farm, they’re greeted by animals that look the same as the ones they know, yet wonderfully different. A Jacob sheep with twisty horns. A Silkie hen as soft as a puff. A Muscovy duck that hisses instead of quacks. A Siamese cat with crossed eyes and a booming voice. Each encounter invites curiosity, laughter, and learning.

• Understanding that animals of the same species can look and behave differently
• Introduction to real animal breeds such as Jacob sheep, Mohair goats, Muscovy ducks, and Appaloosa horses
• Encouraging curiosity, observation, and comparing/contrasting traits
• Reinforcing patterns, repetition, and early literacy through rhythmic storytelling
• Exploring nature, farm life, and animal care
• Supporting vocabulary development with fun sound words and descriptive phrases
• Includes an engaging “banana hunt” to build visual scanning skills