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Picture Books that Capture the Beauty of Rural Life

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December 3, 2021 by Maggie Leave a Comment

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A collection of living picture books that capture the beauty, essence, and rhythm of rural life and farm life.

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Picture Books about Rural Life

Listed in alphabetical order by author’s last name.

All Things Bright and Beautiful by Cecil Frances Alexander

Two Little Gardeners by Margaret Wise Brown

The Little House by Virginia Lee Burton

Miss Rumphuis by Barbara Cooney

Busy Monday Morning by Janina Domanska

The Animals of Buttercup Farm by Judy Dunn

The Big Snow by Berta and Elmer Hader

Ox Cart Man by Donald Hall

James Herriot Treasury for Children by James Herriot

Farm Stories by K. and B. Jackson, Illustrated by Gustaf Tenggren

Days on the Farm by Kim Lewis

Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey

One Morning in Maine by Robert McCloskey

The Year at Maple Hill Farm by Alice Provensen

When I Was Young in the Mountains by Cynthia Rylant

Around the Year by Tasha Tudor

A Little House Picture Book Treasury by Laura Ingalls Wilder

 

What are your favorite picture books about rural life? Share in the comments below!

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Hello there, I'm Maggie, a country girl and a homemaker who finds joy and beauty in the art of everyday homemaking. I write about classic country homemaking and vintage life inspiration. I also share vintage inspired recipes and write about small scale dairying with homestead cows and goats. Come on in and find out more!

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