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Moo! Cluck! Baa! If you’re looking for farm themed books to entertain and educate your baby, look no further. Reading is an excellent way to improve your baby’s language skills, boost their confidence, and increase their vocabulary.

So, this list is a perfect way to foster a love of reading with familiar animal faces.

We’ve collected the best books on all things cow, chicken, barn, and farm!

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“Life on a farm is a school of patience; you can’t hurry the crops or make an ox in two days.”
Henri Alain

What constitutes as a farm animal?

According to Livestocking.com (click for reference):

Farm animals are animals raised or kept primarily for consumption, to generate income and to help with some farm operations. Another name for them is Livestock. The difference between farm animals (FA) and wild animals is that farm animals live among men while wild animals live in the wild, forest, jungle, etc.
Livestocking.com, “Farm Animals | Definition, Examples & Characteristics”

What kind of animals live on a farm?

The most common farm animals are:

Chickens

Cows
Sheep
Pigs

Horses
Goats
Ducks

Donkeys
Rabbits

Other farm animals include:

Barn cats
Llamas
Geese

Turkey
Peacocks (did you know they make excellent watchdogs?)

What are the best farm themed books for babies?

Here are the best farm books for babies and toddlers!

On the Farm by Roger Priddy is Baby M’s favorite. I have it memorized and probably will know it by heart until the day I die…

If you don’t feel like buying them, check out your local library!

First 100 Padded: First Farm Words by Roger Priddy

Friends on The Farm by Kate & Milo

On The Farm by Little Hippo Books

Baby Touch and Feel: Farm by DK

Looky Looky Little One On the Farm: A Sweet, Interactive Seek and Find Adventure for Babies and Toddlers by Sandra Magsamen

Old Macdonald Had a Farm (Finger Puppet Book) by Cottage Door Press

Cows Can Moo! Can You?: All About Farms (Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library) by Bonnie Worth

On the Farm by Roger Priddy

Farm Animals: A Touch and Feel Book by Little Hippo Books

Night Night Farm (Night Night Books) by Roger Priddy

The Wonky Donkey by Craig Smith

I’ll Love You Till the Cows Come Home by Kathryn Cristaldi

So, there are the best farm themed books for babies and toddlers!

Does your little one enjoy learning about farms?

Are you familiar with any of the books on this list?
Let me know below!