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Meme's Farm

By Kathie Rittson-Thomas
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Meme's Farm is the first book in the heartwarming Meme's Farm picture book series. Join Meme, a grandmother who fulfils her lifelong dream of owning a farm, as she discovers that with courage, determination, and the support of good friends, every challenge can become a wonderful... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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Meme's Farm is the first book in a heartwarming series. This beautifully illustrated story shares friendship, courage, and gentle lessons, encouraging kindness, perseverance, and confidence in children aged 1-7.

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Meme's Farm is the first book in the heartwarming Meme's Farm picture book series.

Join Meme, a grandmother who fulfils her lifelong dream of owning a farm, as she discovers that with courage, determination, and the support of good friends, every challenge can become a wonderful adventure.

Inspired by the true-life experiences of a grandmother who began farming later in life, the Meme's Farm series celebrates resilience, kindness, problem-solving, and the importance of accepting help when it is needed. Through gentle, engaging stories, young children are encouraged to believe in themselves, embrace new experiences, and discover the joy of life on the farm.

Themes:

  • Perseverance
  • Friendship and teamwork
  • Self-belief and achievement
  • Farm life
  • Family

Beautifully illustrated in full colour, Meme's Farm brings the countryside to life with charming scenes featuring tractors, motorbikes, farm animals, and the natural beauty of rural New Zealand.

Perfect for bedtime reading, this delightful picture book is ideal for children aged 1-7 years. Its simple, engaging text also makes it an excellent choice for young readers who are beginning to read independently.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780473701369

Publisher: Kathie Rittson-Thomas

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 February 2024

Imprint: Kathie Rittson-Thomas

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Zoe Saunders

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 2.0mm

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 118g

Pages: 28

Collections

Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Kathie Rittson-Thomas Young Adult

About the Author

Kathie Rittson-Thomas is a Hawke's Bay farmer, and children's author whose stories are inspired by her real-life adventures on Meme's Farm in Central Hawke's Bay, New Zealand.Starting her farming journey later in life, Kathie quickly discovered that each day on the farm brought new challenges, valuable lessons, and plenty of memorable moments. These experiences became the heart of the Meme's Farm series-warm, engaging stories that encourage young children to believe in themselves, show kindness, persevere, and feel confident asking for help.Based on true events, each book features lovable characters, farm animals, tractors, motorbikes, and the beauty of the New Zealand countryside. Through her storytelling, Kathie aims to spark curiosity, build resilience, and nurture a love of nature, while creating meaningful moments for families to enjoy together.A proud grandmother of three, Kathie continues to spend time on her farm, where new adventures are always unfolding. She hopes her stories inspire children to dream big, embrace new experiences, and discover that with courage, determination, and the support of others, anything is possible.

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