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It is December, and there are many things for the family to do around the farm to get it ready for winter.

Otis the tractor is happy to go home and rest after a very busy day of working on the farm and playing with friends.

Using the building verse of "The House that Jack Built," a farm girl creates a piñata of papier mâché with the help of a boy and the animals on the farm. Includes a glossary of Spanish words, and a step-by-step guide to building your own piñata.

"On a small family farm, an old truck falls into disrepair and lies nearly forgotten, except by the family's daughter. The truck has been part of her daydreams as she grows up and develops strength and independence. As an industrious young woman, she pulls the rusted and overgrown vehicle from its almost-grave and restores it."--

Little Duck is working hard making valentines for everyone and decorating for the Valentine's Day dance, but what happens when an unexpected guest arrives?

When Pig plops into his sty at bedtime, he finds Cow sleeping there and must send her off to her stall, setting off a chain reaction of animals being awakened to move to their own beds.

A scarecrow happily dances away from his post one windy night, until a child's prayer teaches him how important he is to the farm.

Describes the activities on a busy family farm from the spring when preparations for planting begin to the autumn when the cats grow winter coats and the cold rains begin to fall.

Farm puppy Bo feels left out and jealous when his best friend Scrapper comes to visit.

After a bout of bad luck, Bo and his friends search for a way to bring back his puppy luck.