Summer Reading for All AgesJune Theme:Dairy
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Book Recommendations for June
Young Readers
Tales of the Dairy Godmother: Chuck's Ice Cream Wish by Viola Butler
A boy named Chuck wishes for endless ice cream and is taken to a dairy farm by his Dairy Godmother to learn where it comes from.
Young Adult Readers
The Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder
The first book in “The Little House on the Prairie” book series introduces the Ingalls family and the challenges they face living in a log cabin in 1870s Wisconsin.
*Read the book before the new 8-episode show drops July 9 on Netflix!
Adult Readers
Meditations with Cows: What I've Learned from Daisy, the Dairy Cow Who Changed My Life by Shreve Stockton
A memoir that blends personal stories of ranch life in Wyoming and explores the themes of human-animal bonds, sustainable agriculture, and finding peace through connection with nature, all centered around the author's relationship with a dairy cow named Daisy.
Ag Education at Home Activity
Make Your Own Butter
- Fill a small jar halfway with heavy whipping cream.
- Seal the jar securely and shake vigorously for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Stop shaking when your butter becomes solid.
- Spread over crackers, bread, or pancakes and enjoy!