My First Homestead Book of Chores Book

Days on the farm are filled with lots of hard work, homegrown meals, big smiles, and the satisfaction of a job well done. Young children will experience a typical day on the homestead—from milking cows to picking strawberries to mending fences. As night falls, they will gather around the bonfire to talk and laugh together.

This engaging picture book celebrates the timeless values of work, play, and family while introducing kids to simple ways they can help around their own homes

Chore Helpers for Your Family—Exclusive Offer

Preorder your copy of My First Homestead Book of Chores and receive the following downloads:

A checklist of homestead chores for every age
A customizable chore chart to help you keep organized

Preorder online and then return to this page to gain access to these downloadable extras. Offer ends 8/31/26.

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“As the world becomes more complex, we need RuthAnn’s refreshing wisdom, deep-hearted parenting, and beautiful honesty.”

—Jon Acuff, New York Times bestselling author of Soundtracks

“Encouraging, inspiring, and full of practical instruction.”

—Jess Sowards, founder of Roots and Refuge

“RuthAnn’s balanced approach—incorporating ‘the old ways’ without idolizing them and teaching bygone skills with approachable grace and humor—offers a much-needed reset for anxious hearts.”

—Abbie Halberstadt, bestselling author of M Is for Mama

RuthAnn Zimmerman lives on a 22-acre homestead in northeast Iowa with her husband, Elvin, and their five children. RuthAnn and Elvin also have two adult daughters, two sons-in-law, and one grandson. She is the author of The Heart of the Homestead. RuthAnn’s writing has also appeared in several print and online publications, including Homesteaders of America, Homestead Mamas, and The HomeGrown Sourcebook. On her popular website, she shares about homesteading, parenting, and cooking.

Introducing the Hello, Tiny Homesteader Series

The Hello, Tiny Homesteader series welcomes young children to the manyblessings
and surprises of the simple life, including cooking, gardening, chores, and more.

From Apples to Zucchini and everything in between, this charming picture book introduces little ones to the many small blessings of the homestead.

Coming August 2026

Little ones will love making these easy and delicious recipes with simple, wholesome ingredients.

Coming September 2026

My First Homestead Book of Chores gives young children a fun glimpse into daily life and work on the homestead.

Coming January 2027

My First Homestead Book of Gardening introduces little ones to the joy of gardening with fun, kid-friendly projects that help them learn valuable skills and build confidence.