Farmer Duck by Martin Waddell

When a kind and hardworking duck nearly collapses from overwork, while taking care of a farm because the owner is too lazy to do so, the rest of the animals get together and chase the farmer out of town.

Liz says:

“This was recommended to me years ago by an English teacher. It was one of his kids’ favorites and it quickly became one of my kids’ favorites as well. It’s a VERY simplified version of Animal Farm. The writing is simple yet almost poetic and the pictures are adorable.”