Our Friendly Farmhouse, Melissa Ferguson
Our Friendly Farmhouse, Melissa Ferguson
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Our Friendly Farmhouse

Author: Melissa Ferguson

Narrator: Giordan Diaz

Unabridged: 9 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tommy Nelson

Published: 07/15/2025

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

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 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; andis 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.Photographs can be found in the audiobook companion PDF download. 

About Melissa Ferguson

Melissa Ferguson is a bestselling author of romantic comedies and cozy mystery rom-coms, including Meet Me in the Margins, Famous for a Living, and The Perfect Rom-Com. Her debut picture book, Our Friendly Farmhouse, introduced young readers to her signature warmth and charm beyond the rom-com page. Two of her novels are currently being adapted for film with Melissa serving as Executive Producer. Come join nearly one million followers as she shares bookish joy and glimpses of farmhouse life with her husband and five children on TikTok and Instagram at @ourfriendlyfarmhouse.

About Gretchen Ellen Powers

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. 


Reviews

Goodreads review by J.E. on July 17, 2025

The Friendly Farmhouse is a fun read about big dreams. The country lifestyle is one of hard work, but also great joy and satisfaction. In this book, the author offers children a glimpse into a thoughtfully crafted story about the stages of selecting and constructing a farmhouse. It's about making ch......more

Goodreads review by Taylor on March 23, 2025

I’ve been reading Melissa’s adult novels and following her homesteading adventures on instagram for a couple years now, so I was delighted to find out she wrote a sweet childrens book about her farmhouse! It has beautiful illustrations and shares the beauty of nature, animals, family, and home life.......more

Goodreads review by Erica on July 12, 2025

This is a quaint and picturesque story with charming, vintage-style illustrations that beautifully capture the feeling of preparing for a big family move. While the narrative itself is gently paced and lacks a strong plot, the book's true value lies in its specific purpose. It serves as a sweet and r......more

Goodreads review by Joey on February 06, 2025

Thank you so much to Tommy Nelson and Netgalley for the ebook to read and review. A family takes a chance on an empty land plot, going for a distant dream of building a friendly farm house. The children all help with everything as the house goes up, new animals arrive, family gatherings outside in t......more

Goodreads review by Melissa on February 24, 2025

Melissa Fergusen invites young readers to enjoy the wonderful adventure of settling onto a tract of rural farmland and moving a family into a peaceful residence. The author tells how she and her husband moved their family into their new home, where a lifestyle different from any they had ever dared......more