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The Hundred-Year Barn

By Patricia MacLachlan, Kenard Pak

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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.

* Bank Street College of Education Best Children’s Book of the Year (2020) *

ISBN: 9780062687739
Imprint: HarperCollins
On Sale: Sep 17, 2019
List price: $24.99
No of pages: 48
Trim Size: 9.250 in (w) x 11.100 in (h) x 0.450 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE FICTION / Holidays & Celebrations / Other, Non-Religious
BISAC 2: JUVENILE FICTION / Lifestyles / Farm & Ranch Life
BISAC 3: JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Farm Animals

Patricia MacLachlan

Biography

Patricia MacLachlan (1938-2022) was the celebrated author of many timeless books for young readers, including Sarah, Plain and Tall, winner of the Newbery Medal. She was also the author of many beloved picture books, a number of which she cowrote with her daughter, Emily.

Kenard Pak

Biography

Kenard Pak is originally from Howard County, Maryland. He worked as a visual development artist for DreamWorks Animation, Disney Feature Animation, and LAIKA Studios before he began illustrating picture books, including Have You Heard the Nesting Bird?, The Dinner That Cooked Itself, The Fog, and Cat Wishes. He has also written and illustrated a seasonal series that began with Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn. Kenard lives and works in lovely San Francisco with his wife and cats. You can visit his website at pandagun.com.

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.

* Bank Street College of Education Best Children’s Book of the Year (2020) *

ISBN: 9780062687739
Imprint: HarperCollins
On Sale: Sep 17, 2019
List price: $24.99
No of pages: 48
Trim Size: 9.250 in (w) x 11.100 in (h) x 0.450 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE FICTION / Holidays & Celebrations / Other, Non-Religious
BISAC 2: JUVENILE FICTION / Lifestyles / Farm & Ranch Life
BISAC 3: JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Farm Animals

Patricia MacLachlan

Biography

Patricia MacLachlan (1938-2022) was the celebrated author of many timeless books for young readers, including Sarah, Plain and Tall, winner of the Newbery Medal. She was also the author of many beloved picture books, a number of which she cowrote with her daughter, Emily.

Kenard Pak

Biography

Kenard Pak is originally from Howard County, Maryland. He worked as a visual development artist for DreamWorks Animation, Disney Feature Animation, and LAIKA Studios before he began illustrating picture books, including Have You Heard the Nesting Bird?, The Dinner That Cooked Itself, The Fog, and Cat Wishes. He has also written and illustrated a seasonal series that began with Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn. Kenard lives and works in lovely San Francisco with his wife and cats. You can visit his website at pandagun.com.