An exciting new edition of a beautifully illustrated celebration of our favourite farmyard animals. This beautiful new edition of The Farmyard Set is bigger in size , ensuring a closer look at the world''s favourite farm animals. Readers of The Country Set and Flying the Nest should dust down their wellingtons once again and come and meet The Farmyard Set . This handsome and lavishly illustrated gift book features 50 of farming''s best-loved creatures, brought to life by award-winning artist Hannah Dale. Among them are old favourites, such as the Jersey cow and the Gloucester Old Spot, the Indian Runner duck and the Shetland pony, known for their charm and striking appearance. Alongside each illustration, Hannah Dale provides detailed descriptions and fascinating facts that help us learn more about the character and background of each beloved animal.

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Hannah Dale runs Wrendale Designs, a stationery and gift design company which specialises in endearing illustrations depicting British wildlife. She is a trained zoologist, and her previous Batsford titles include The Young Ones, The Country Set, Born To Be Wild and Flying The Nest. Hannah lives in rural Lincolnshire where her work is inspired by the beautiful surrounding countryside. She can be found at @wrendaledesigns.

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An exciting larger edition of a beautifully illustrated celebration of our favourite farmyard animals.

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Introduction 6

1 Brood (Hens) 10

2 Drove (Pigs and Donkey) 22

3 Team (Horses and Ponies) 42

4 Raft(er) and Gaggle (Ducks, Turkey and Geese) 60

5 Herd (Cows and Alpaca) 74

6 Flock (Sheep) 94

7 Tribe (Goats) 114

Index 126