Come along for a visit to the farm where we'll meet many animal friends, breathe in the fresh clear airfind wide-open spaces where we can play ...dream. Whimsical illustrations come alive with colortexture to complement simple, joyful text. From the lamb's nuzzle to the cow's morning greeting, from the horse's velvety nose to the ducklings' playful quacks, the barnyard is brimming with possibilities to explore. Acclaimed Ontario artist Crystal Beshara was the youngest member to be elected into the Ottawa Watercolour Societywas named one of Ottawa's top three emerging artists by the Ottawa School of Art. She infuses these idyllic scenes with a sense of wonderwhimsy, drawing inspiration from her daughter's discoveriesreactions when visiting farms.