{"product_id":"9781681341392","title":"It's Milking Time","description":"\u003cp\u003eA lyrical and visual treasure—perfect for reading aloud to any child who's ever asked: Where does milk come from?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the sun sets over the fields, a little girl and her father begin the evening milking. They work side by side, fanning out beds of straw, bringing in the cows, and hooking up the milkers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoon they've filled milk can after milk can for the creamery truck that will arrive in the morning. The fresh dairy product isn't just for them—other families will buy their milk, butter, and cheese at stores and farmers' markets near and far, connecting the little girl's farm to the world beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhyllis Alsdurf has created a poetic story that lovingly depicts the special bond between a child and her father, as well as the relationship between a young farmer and her animals. With Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher's exquisite illustrations, \u003ci\u003eIt's Milking Time\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-have for any picture book collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA natural read-aloud selection for fans of Jane Yolen's \u003ci\u003eOwl Moon\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Minnesota Historical Society Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47052150833392,"sku":"9781681341392","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781681341392_p0.jpg?v=1763692707","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781681341392","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}