Ernest and the Big Itch (Ernest Series) - Hardcover

In this charming barnyard tale, a tiny, lovable donkey named Ernest and his farmyard friends show that persistence, acceptance, devotion, and friendship prove to be the building blocks of a happy life. In Ernest and the Big Itch, Ernest must find a way to scratch his back without bothering the other animals living on the farm. What he doesn’t realize is that the pole he’s chosen to scratch with is the home of two little birds—and he accidentally shakes them right out of their house! The birds decide to help Ernest find an alternative scratching post, leading the trio on an amusing barnyard adventure and resulting in a strong friendship between the three. Beautiful watercolor illustrations of the sweet miniature donkey and the other animals at Barnesyard Farm are sure to enthrall young readers and parents alike, and hiding in each picture is a cute little bug for kids to discover.

Laura T. Barnes is the author of the Ernest series and was inspired by the adopted animals she owns at Barnesyard Farm. She lives in Sergeantsville, New Jersey. Carol A. Camburn is the illustrator of One Dollar and The Beast Who Couldn’t Say Boo. She lives in Quakertown, Pennsylvania.