The Hundred-Year Barn – by Patricia MacLachlan, illustrated by Kenard Pak

A barn built with love, standing strong for generations. 

In 1919, family, friends, and neighbors gathered to raise a grand red barn. For one hundred years—and for a hundred more—it has been a place of peace, stability, and belonging.

Through the eyes of a little boy, readers watch the barn come to life as a place to play, to work, to care for animals, and to grow. As the boy becomes a man, the barn continues to stand as a symbol of family, community, and the everyday joys that weave together a lifetime.

Written by Newbery Medal–winning author Patricia MacLachlan and brought to life with Kenard Pak’s luminous illustrations, The Hundred-Year Barn is a tender, timeless story of home, history, and heart.

• Hardcover picture book

• A celebration of family, heritage, and community

• Perfect for ages 4–8, but meaningful for all ages