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Name: Barnyard Fun
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)
Author: Maureen Wright

Barnyard Fun is a lively rhyming story for young readers that captures the mischievous spirit of April Fools’ Day on a farm. When Sheep learns of the holiday, he switches to a day of fun, pulling light‑hearted tricks on his friends Rooster, Dog, Pig, and Cow. The jokes grow in the most unexpected way when Horse joins in, turning the tables on Sheep. Written in verse, the book celebrates friendship, humor, and the joy of playful surprises among domestic animals.

First publish date: 2013

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Maureen Wright

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