THE FARMHOUSE

THE FARMHOUSE by Sophie Blackall

Farmhouse by Sophie Blackall is an absolute treasure of a picture book! Blackall tells the story of a family with 12 children that lived and loved in a farmhouse. As the pages turn, we get glimpses of life within those four walls- children growing up, taking care of the farm, chores, and their thoughts and dreams. Over time, the farmhouse is abandoned as the kids grow up and leave home. This brings us to our author, Sophie Blackall, who buys the property this abandoned farmhouse is on. Yes, this is a true story, and she pens a book in honor of this home. Beautifully written and beautifully illustrated, this picture book truly deserves a place of honor in the picture book world. Blackall has already won two Caldecott Medals for Hello Lighthouse and Finding Winnie. I personally think she has sealed the deal for a third.

About the pictures below- Our home/property is sandwiched in between 2 multi-generational farms. On one farm this abandoned home is located. I pass by this house often, and I find myself wondering about the life that happened inside its walls.