02236cam a2200241 4500 347704019 TxAuBib 20180101120000.0 210523s2017||||||||||||||||||||||||und|u 9781943027217 1943027218 TxAuBib Conley, Mary. First Cousins at the Farm. Stromberg, NE : Electic Moon Publishing, 2017. 125 pages : Black and white photos ; 20 cm. Nebraska Author. Nine first cousins, ages six through thirteen, go to their grandparent¿s farm for the last two weeks before school starts. They have always been good friends and are excited to spend time together. Allison, Erin and Molly¿s dad suggests they take advantage of this time to learn about their grandparent's lives and so the grand kids ask for a story each night at bedtime. Caleb and Katie¿s dad warns them about not pulling any of their shenanigans while there. They forget.Two of the cousins have disabilities, and the others are compassionate and helpful to them. The cousins immediately learn that Grandpa and Grandma plan on them helping and learning the duties of a farm. They all take turns doing the many chores such as milking the cow, and feeding and watering the animals. Grandpa teaches the boys how to hammer, and Grandma teaches the girls how to crochet and embroider. There is plenty of time to have fun, too.While listening to one of Grandpa¿s stories, the cousins are surprised to learn about the freedom he had growing up and wonder why they don¿t have the same. Their grandparents decide to give it to them. The kids learn that along with freedom comes responsibility. The two weeks are spent mostly in the outdoors exploring the farm. Grandma always encourages them to learn to be aware of nature and have an adventure. They hike, swing over the creek, play games in the creek and trees, ride horses, encounter bobcats and a rattlesnake. Mostly, they make wonderful memories they will be able to tell their grandchildren someday. - Cover. 20180101. Summer. Family farms. Nebraska Biography.