"Prairie Days" by Patricia MacLachlan is a beautifully illustrated story of a simpler time. It hearkens back to days spent on the farm as a child, of the beauty of the land and wide open skies. It describes days of farm chores, of working with animals and growing crops. It reminds us of times when simply going to town was a special treat and playing outside until dark was great fun. The illustrations are a gorgeous patchwork of colors and textures that bring the story to life. This is a wonderful story to share the beautiful simplicity of earlier generations with your children.