Coming this summer…a new book series for children obsessed with tractors! “Casey & Friends” books offer a glimpse into farm life and the machines of modern agriculture. Follow Casey the farmer, Tillus the work, Big Red the tractor and a whole cast of cartoon equipment characters who teach important life lessons gleaned from the farm, like thinking ahead and working as a team.

Each title is licensed by CASE IH and highlights a different aspect of farm equipment and technology with educational sidebars, picture glossaries and fun farming facts for added learning possibilities.

Big Tractors with Casey & Friends shows how the biggest, most powerful tractors handle the demanding jobs of pulling and powering on the farm. Find out how Big Red and Sammy – the biggest tractors on the farm – use their powerful muscles to work in the field with the rest of the team. Learn about the science of farming and discovery how advanced technology makes Big Red and Sammy special.

My Thoughts:

My nephew is obsessed with big machines, especially construction-type machines. I thought Big Tractors with Casey & Friends would be the perfect introduction into farm life. The recommended ages for “Casey & Friends” titles are 4-8, so I was a little hesitant to share this title with my 3 year old nephew. I was pleasantly surprised to see how interested he was in the story. I was able to keep him engaged throughout the whole entire book, which left my nephew with a million questions about all of the machines introduced. My sister called me the next day to tell me that my nephew wouldn’t stop talking about the story all morning. He even asked my sister to read the book when he woke that day.

This title, and the other three titles, is perfect for introducing farm life into your child’s life. The pictures are very realistic, to show the child what the machines look like in real-life, and there is even a glossary at the end of the book to describe certain farm terms mentioned throughout the story. There are also tons of educational sidebars that the parent can share with their child.

As a children’s librarian, I have a lot of preschool and daycare teachers that come into the library looking for books about the farm and farm-life. “Casey & Friends” will be a great suggestion for these teachers on top of all of the other great farm books. So if you have an avid reader, or a ready who loves the farm, don’t miss out with “Casey & Friends” book.

There are 4 books in the series that are being released during 2015: A Year on the Farm with Casey & Friends (January);Big Tractors with Casey & Friends (April); Combines with Casey & Friends (June); Planters & Cultivators with Casey & Friends (September). All titles can be purchased on Amazon and cost around $12. You can also get the CASE IH Magnum 370 CVT Tractor Toy for $8.50 (recommended for ages 3+). I love these books, and I know you will too, so don’t delay and buy them today!

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