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eo_infinity's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
5.0
An impressive story about Tantoh, a boy from Cameroon, and his interest in farming becoming a lifelong pursuit; bringing his community together for sustaining needs and the environment.
Content Warnings
Minor: Ableism, Classism, and Death of parent
Brief mention of death of parent. Protagonist receives discouragement at school and home about pursuing interests.circleofreadersdruid's review against another edition
5.0
I love a good picture book biography and this one was absolutely lovely. Stellar storytelling and artwork about a genuinely fascinating and inspiring man, Farmer Tantoh
gigiinzim's review against another edition
5.0
I loved EVERYTHING about this book. It checks all of my boxes when I am looking for children's books to purchase. It is well organized, flawlessly written, has gorgeous illustrations and engages the reader.
I loved the real life photographs and the story of Farmer Tantoh. What a brilliant story that opens the eyes of the reader and encourages them to be a better version of themselves.
This book should be in every K-3 classroom and library!
The publisher made a copy of this book available on Netgalley. The thoughts and opinions expressed here are my honest review.
I loved the real life photographs and the story of Farmer Tantoh. What a brilliant story that opens the eyes of the reader and encourages them to be a better version of themselves.
This book should be in every K-3 classroom and library!
The publisher made a copy of this book available on Netgalley. The thoughts and opinions expressed here are my honest review.
heisereads's review against another edition
4.0
Great nonfiction picture book about a man from Cameroon whose interest in farming has lead to increased access to water. Could be used for introducing a passion project unit to show how interest in something when young can lead to making a difference when older. Themes about one person making a difference are strong. Would be a perfect text pairing for The Water Princess, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, or with A Long Walk to Water.
ljrinaldi's review against another edition
4.0
This might sound like a strange name for a picture book. The first thing I thought was, "Shouldn't there be an "a" in there, so that the title is "I am a Farmer".
But, once you read the book, you understand, because this is the story of Tantoh Nforba, who goes by the name of Farmer. Despite, or inspite of being well educated at school, he felt that it was more important to work with the farmers, then to get a easy desk job in the city. He took the experience that his grandmother had taught him, and what he learned at school, and later at university, and showed the people how to conserve water, and how to keep it clean enough to drink, while still having it available for their crops.
This is the story of Tantoh Nforba, but it is also the story of Cameroon, forgotten about, perhaps, by the Western world, but Nforba goes from village to village, teaching them how to conserve, and thrive. He shares his knowledge, rather than keeping it to just his relatives.
This picture his showing him as a child, loving the soil and farming.
And this picture shows what happens when you drink bad water. He came down with a water borne illness, typhoid, that took seven years to get well from.
Highly recommended for schools and libraries. A great way to learn about water conservation, as well as Cameroon.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
But, once you read the book, you understand, because this is the story of Tantoh Nforba, who goes by the name of Farmer. Despite, or inspite of being well educated at school, he felt that it was more important to work with the farmers, then to get a easy desk job in the city. He took the experience that his grandmother had taught him, and what he learned at school, and later at university, and showed the people how to conserve water, and how to keep it clean enough to drink, while still having it available for their crops.
This is the story of Tantoh Nforba, but it is also the story of Cameroon, forgotten about, perhaps, by the Western world, but Nforba goes from village to village, teaching them how to conserve, and thrive. He shares his knowledge, rather than keeping it to just his relatives.
This picture his showing him as a child, loving the soil and farming.
And this picture shows what happens when you drink bad water. He came down with a water borne illness, typhoid, that took seven years to get well from.
Highly recommended for schools and libraries. A great way to learn about water conservation, as well as Cameroon.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
desirosie's review against another edition
4.0
Beautifully illustrated story of a young man in Cameroon who proudly owns the title “Farmer” and works to bring clean water and new growing practices to local communities.
ginaperry's review against another edition
5.0
A book with images as rich as it's words and message.
therainbowshelf's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
medium-paced
5.0
An excellent look at the life and work of water activist Tantoh Nforba and water equity. The illustrations are gorgeous, and the story is not oversimplified.
sunflowerjess's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
5.0
What an awesome inspirational book, and more so what an amazing person Farmer Tantoh Nforba is. I loved learning about his love of the earth and gardening, a passion I share with him. Along with improving the lives of his fellow Cameroonians and Africans, Farmer Tantoh founded the Save Your Future Association; I looked it up and it is still doing incredible work to "protect the environment, to build communities, and to promote education." (from the SYFA website home page)