{"product_id":"wiley-roo-board-book","title":"Wiley Roo – A Blue Mountain Farm Story | Keepsake Board Book","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"There once was a rooster. His name? Wiley Roo.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSome of life's greatest lessons come from the most unexpected teachers. Wiley Roo hatched wise and intense, pecked his hatch mates, and spent his early days in plenty of trouble with his caretaker, Jess. But with patience, love and a little grace, something beautiful happened. The flock he once pecked chose him as their leader, and the little troublemaker grew into the wise, brave top roo of Blue Mountain Farm. It's a story about kindness, second chances and the love that helps us grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJess wrote and illustrated this board book to share his story, and it's told the way only she could tell it: with gingham skies, rolling Oklahoma-green hills, and real-life photos of her favorite roo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMeet the Real Wiley Roo\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWiley isn't a made-up mascot. He lives here on our farm in Haskell County, Oklahoma. He leads our flock, shares the pastures with our cows, and Jess still sings him his song in the yard: \u003cem\u003e\"Wiley Roo, Wiley Roo, Wiley Roo Roo Roo.\"\u003c\/em\u003e When you open this book, you're meeting a real member of the Blue Mountain Farm family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA Keepsake, Not a Mass-Market Book\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe board books on big-store shelves are usually printed overseas in runs of thousands, which is how they get down to a few dollars each. Wiley Roo is made to be a keepsake. Here's what makes it so special:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrinted in the USA, one copy at a time.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your book isn't pulled from a warehouse pallet. Our print partner prints a copy just for you when you order, and then it's shipped directly to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo mass print run.\u003c\/strong\u003e We print on demand instead of ordering thousands of copies up front. That keeps us small and independent, but it costs more for each book.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt to last.\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick 1\/16\" chipboard pages, rounded corners, and a matte laminated finish that cuts glare and resists fingerprints.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade by our family.\u003c\/strong\u003e It was written, illustrated and designed by Jess here on our farm. Every copy helps support our small family farm and its inhabitants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA keepsake to pass down.\u003c\/strong\u003e It's the real story of a real rooster, made to be read now and kept long after the little ones have outgrown board books.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA Gift With a Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for something more meaningful than another plastic toy? Wiley Roo makes a sweet gift for little farm lovers, backyard chicken keepers, readers of all ages, and anyone who has ever loved a once-in-a-lifetime rooster. It's a keepsake that gets read again and again, and every copy carries a little piece of Blue Mountain Farm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHardcover board book, 6\" × 6\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e20 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1\/16\" thick white chipboard pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMatte lamination, rounded child-friendly corners\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWritten and illustrated by Jess Bray\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdditional photography by Marra Davis\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePrinted to order in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each book is printed to order, so please allow a few extra days before it ships. Merch is not included in our free-shipping offer, and we ship within the US only.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blue Mountain Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50688060162118,"sku":"8561933_49335","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/3772\/3718\/files\/01-wiley-roo-board-book.jpg?v=1792512516","url":"https:\/\/bluemountainfarmok.com\/products\/wiley-roo-board-book","provider":"Blue Mountain Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}