Make Your Own Farm    by Clare Beaton Order:  USA  Can b small publishing, 2014 (2014) Softcover     Reviewed by Bob Walch Activity books are great to provide an option other than watching TV when the weather turns bad and a child can't play outdoors. This handy book centers on living on a farm. You'll find a rural diorama to construct with press-out parts, plus 25 figures to color and then cut out. Besides setting up the farm scene, the child will discover a template for making animal cards, interesting information about farming and even a glossary of farming words. Not as sophisticated as some toys today, the simplicity of this book is its strength. It forces the child to use his/her imagination to create scenes and situations using the cutouts. Yes, this may be a slow paced activity but in many respects it beats holding a device where basically all you need do is react and use your thumbs! Note: Opinions expressed in reviews and articles on this site are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of BookLoons. Find more Kids books on our Shelves or in our book Reviews