Casey & Friends is a series written by Holly Dufek, illustrated by Paul E. Nunn, and published by Octane Press. They use characters like Casey the farmer and Tillus the worm to teach life lessons and highlight farm equipment. They're great for kids of all ages - younger kids will enjoy the pictures and story basics; older kids will learn even more detail with the educational notes sprinkled throughout the books. Licensed by CASE IH, farm equipment is prominently featured, making the books great for any kid who likes big trucks and farm machinery. As an added plus, the female main character is a great way to give girls a role model not traditionally associated with farming.
A Year on the Farm with Casey & Friends (Jan.
2015) introduces children to the world of modern farming by teaching them
about the different jobs a farmer does each season. Casey and her team show
how tractors, combines and other equipment: plant and harvest crops, work
in the farmyard, and care for animals. Learn how farming involves planning
for the year, reacting to the weather, and working as a team.
Big Tractors with Casey & Friends (Apr. 2015)
shows how the biggest, most powerful tractors handle the demanding jobs of
pulling and powering on the farm. Find out how Big Red and Sammy –
the biggest tractors on the farm – use their powerful muscles to work
in the field with the rest of the team. Learn about the science of farming
and discover how advanced technology makes Big Red and Sammy
special.
Combines with Casey & Friends (June
2015) explains the step-by-step processes used to harvest crops by the most
complex machines on the farm. Follow Cody and Kellie—the combines of
Happy Skies Farm—as they do the work of three machines: gathering,
separating, and unloading grain and corn.
Planters & Cultivators with Casey & Friends
(Sept. 2015) features the specialized farm equipment used to cultivate,
plant and spray crops. Learn how Tammi the Tiller, Evan the Early Riser
Planter and Peter the Patriot Sprayer work together to make this
year’s crop bigger than ever. Explore the science of soil and
discover how Casey’s team keeps it healthy.
If you're interested in receiving a copy of Big Tractors along with a 1:64 scale tractor, leave a comment with what your kid loves about farming. Deadline is May 26th.
OCTANE PRESS produces high-quality
narrative and illustrated books for discerning enthusiast audiences. Some
of the company’s best-known titles include Red Tractors
1958–2013: The Authoritative Guide to IH and Case IH Tractors and
Beast: The Top Secret Ilmor-Penske Engine that Shocked the Racing World
at the Indy 500. Octane Press has won several book awards, including
IBPA Benjamin Franklin awards (Red Tractors 1958–2013, Forward,
Adventurous Motorcyclist’s Guide to Alaska) and Independent
Publisher Awards (In the Red, Red Tractors
1958–2013).
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