The Farm Challenge (The Adventures of Beckham Grey) - Softcover

Alfheim, Elizabeth M

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798990516359

Publisher: Quail Acres Publishing, 2024

Synopsis

Calling all farmyard friends!
Get ready for a rootin' tootin' good time with Beckham Grey in The Adventures of Beckham Grey: The Farm Challenge!
Beckham's imagination is running wild, and he's inviting all his favorite farmyard friends to join him for a day of fun! But how will they all get there? Buckle up! You'll see a cow on a crazy bike, a pony with twisted legs on skates, a lamb zooms in on a scooter, a rat floats in hanging on a balloon, a drone drops a screaming chicken on the party and even a mail man who somehow delivers a pig who is quite stinky and in need of a bath.
Once the farmyard crew is assembled, the real adventure begins with... The Ultimate Challenge! Can Beckham and his friends work together in a thrilling tug-of-war? Will there be tears for the losing team? Don't worry, Beckham has a lesson to share about good sportsmanship and celebrating everyone, no matter who wins!
The Farm Challenge is a delightful tale filled with vibrant illustrations, perfect for young readers who love animals, adventure, and learning valuable lessons about friendship and teamwork!

About this title

About the Authors

Elizabeth Alfheim, a retired teacher, utilizes a master's degree in cross-cultural education and language curriculum to bring learning to life. Over her 25-year teaching career, she received multiple awards including the prestigious Educator of the Year, Region 7, California League of Middle Schools. Elizabeth believes that the use of imagination is key to a child's development and her stories are written to encourage creativity. Her books are intentionally penned with a higher level of vocabulary words to spur language development, and she provides more learning at the back of the book with a glossary. Elizabeth makes use of rhyming couplets in her books to engage young readers... each line with a rhythmic cadence to make the story more enjoyable.

As a young boy, Chad's grandfather sat him down at the kitchen table and taught him how to draw cartoons. Chad never forgot those early lessons!His love of drawing led him to the Columbus College of Art and Design. Upon graduation, he was hired by the Walt Disney Feature Animation studio in Florida. For the next seven years, he worked on animated movies such as Mulan, Lilo & Stitch, and Brother Bear.Chad currently works as an illustrator and designer for a wide variety of clients. He continues to work in animation for smaller studios in Orlando. When he is not at the drawing board, Chad enjoys spending time with his wife and kids.

Edition details

• Publisher: Quail Acres Publishing
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798990516359
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Thompson Chad
• Number of pages: 34