Our Friendly Farmhouse

Breathe in fresh, country air and dream of a slower, simpler, sweeter life in this poetic story about building a homestead with heart from bestselling novelist Melissa Ferguson.

One day Papa burst into the kitchen with a wild idea. What if the family moved to the country? What if they built their very own farmhouse between sleeping strawberry fields and the misty Appalachian Mountains? Join a little boy and his adventurous parents and sisters as they chase a dream of open sky, nature to explore, a blooming garden, and lots of animal friends.

This artful picture book for 4- to 8-year-olds ...

• journeys alongside a family as they reach for the impossible and build their dream home in the country;
• follows the creation of a homestead, from digging the foundation and raising the walls to planting a garden, welcoming chicks and kittens, and snuggling a newborn baby on the porch;
• inspires families to dream together and set out on their own adventures; and
• features a classic feel and a presentation page to make this book the perfect gift for anyone dreaming of country life, intentional living, and rewilding childhood.

You're invited to Our Friendly Farmhouse, where children swing under the sunset after chasing a rainbow and snacking at a tea party, where ducklings and kittens keep you company, and where friends are always welcome. A place where there is time to wander, memories are made, and hearts are full.

Author: Melissa Ferguson
Publisher: Tommy Nelson
Published: 07/15/2025
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 9.32h x 9.26w x 0.37d
ISBN: 9781400250523
Audience: Ages 4-8


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 04/21/2025
School Library Journal 06/01/2025 pg. 76

About the Author
Ferguson, Melissa: -

Melissa Ferguson is the bestselling author of titles including The Perfect Rom-Com, How to Plot a Payback, Meet Me in the Margins, and Famous for a Living. She lives in Tennessee with her husband and children in their growing farmhouse lifestyle and writes heartwarming romantic comedies that have been featured in such places as The Hollywood Reporter, Travel + Leisure, and The New York Post. Follow Melissa with over 800,000 other subscribers on Instagram and TikTok at @ourfriendlyfarmhouse or her newsletter: melissaferguson.com.

Powers, Gretchen Ellen: - Gretchen Ellen Powers was always carrying crayons in her Dalmatian purse as a child. Now her supplies have upgraded, but the love of art has remained the same, and she loves sharing her dreams with others through painting. She has illustrated The Boxcar Children 75th Edition, Summer's Call, Remembering Rosalind Franklin, and Hope Comes to Stay. She grew up happily in West Michigan in a farmhouse that her dad built. She invites you to visit her online at gretchenellenpowers.com.