The Hundred-Year Barn

The Hundred-Year Barn
ISBN: 9780062687739
Publication Date: 17 September 2019

Newbery Medal-winning author Patricia MacLachlan's poignant text and award-winning artist Kenard Pak's gentle and rustic illustrations paint the picture of a beautiful red barn and the people who call it home.

One hundred years ago, a little boy watched his family and community come together to build a grand red barn. This barn become his refuge and home a place to play with friends and farm animals alike.

As seasons passed, the barn weathered many storms. The boy left and returned a young man, to help on the farm and to care for the barn again. The barn has stood for one hundred years, and it will stand for a hundred more: a symbol of peace, stability, caring and community.

In this joyful celebration generations of family and their tender connection to the barn, Newbery Medal-winning author Patricia MacLachlan and award-winning artist Kenard Pak spin a tender and timeless story about the simple moments that make up a lifetime.

This beautiful picture book is perfect for young children who are curious about history and farm life.

About the Author

Patricia MacLachlan is the best-selling author of many beloved books for young readers, including Sarah, Plain And Tall, winner of the Newbery Medal. Her novels for young readers include Arthur For The Very First Time, The Facts And Fictions Of Minna Pratt, Skylark, Caleb's Story, More Perfect Than The Moon, and Grandfather's Dance. She is also the author of many timeless picture books, including Three Names, Who Loves Me, What You Know First, All The Places To Love, Painting The Wind, Bittle , and Once I Ate A Pie , several of which she co-wrote with her daughter, Emily.

She lives with her husband and two border terriers in Williamsburg, Massachusetts.