Farmyard Tales

Usborne Farmyard Tales are delightful stories set on Apple Tree Farm. They feature Mrs Boot the farmer, her children Poppy and Sam, and Rusty the dog, Woolly the sheep, Curly the pig and other farmyard friends.

As well as story books, there are sticker books, touchy-feely books, games, flashcards and activity books, all illustrated with warmth and gentle humour by Stephen Cartwright.

Activity books

Farmyard tales activity books provide hours of fun and entertainment, whilst also developing essential pre-reading and writing skills such as pencil control. Don't forget to spot the Little Yellow Duck in every picture!

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"A wonderful introduction to the world of Apple Tree Farm for a new generation"

Parents in Touch review of Animals sticker book.

Wind-up Farmyard Tales

Bring the delightful stories from Farmyard Tales to life with these books and wind-up toys – race around in Ted's tractor or hop aboard the train at Apple Tree Station. Each story includes sturdy tracks embedded in the thick card pages and press-out Farmyard Tales characters to complete the scenes.

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"This wonderfully crafted book, featuring the gorgeous illustrative prowess of Stephen Cartwright, provides a mesmerizing blend of play and story telling."

The Book Bag review of Wind-up tractor book.

Farmyard Tales bestsellers

Farmyard Tales ebooks

Farmyard Tales ebooks have delightful narration and sound effects and are available for tablets including the iPad, Kindle Fire and Kobo Arc. Kindle Fire has pop-up text but no audio. See all Farmyard Tales ebooks.

Little yellow duck

Look out for the Little Yellow Duck hiding in the pictures in the Farmyard Tales books. Now (if you're over 13) you can follow the little yellow duck on Facebook and on Twitter too!

The complete book of Farmyard Tales

Enjoy all 20 Farmyard Tales stories in this beautifully presented book, specially written with the help of a reading expert to ensure young children succeed in their first efforts to read. With the well-loved illustrations of Stephen Cartwright, this is a book for both younger and older readers to treasure.

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Noisy Farmyard Tales

Young children will love pressing the sound buttons in these charming stories from Apple Tree Farm. With a sturdy sound panel and robust tabs to find favourite scenes, these books are made to be enjoyed time and time again.

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