The Green Tractor Creek

    By Amber Cross

    The Green Tractor Creek cover image

    28 Mar, 2024

    a boy standing in front of a tractor in a field with cows and a barn in the background with a stream running through the grass, american scene painting, a storybook illustration, Bob Byerley, storybook illustration

    Paul was a young boy who lived on a farm with a creek. He spent his days helping around the farm, always aboard their green tractors.

    a boy standing in a field of crops under a cloudy sky with a barn in the background and a farm in the foreground, american scene painting, a storybook illustration, Aaron Jasinski, official art

    One morning, while tending to the crops, Paul noticed dark clouds looming in the sky. A storm was coming, and the crops were in danger.

    a man standing in a field with a tractor in the background and a storm in the sky above him, american scene painting, a comic book panel, F Scott Hess, comic cover art

    Paul knew he had to act fast. He quickly jumped onto the nearest green tractor, a plan forming in his mind.

    a man riding a tractor in a field with a storm in the background and a barn in the distance, regionalism, a storybook illustration, F Scott Hess, comic cover art

    'I need to move the crops to higher ground,' Paul thought, driving the tractor towards the barn to load up the crops.

    a boy walking in the rain with a backpack on his shoulder and a backpack on his shoulder, in front of a barn, fantastic realism, a storybook illustration, Diego Gisbert Llorens, storybook illustration

    The rain started to pour heavily. Despite the weather, Paul worked tirelessly, moving the crops to the barn.

    a boy riding a tractor in a muddy field with a storm in the background and a barn in the distance, lyco art, a storybook illustration, Diego Gisbert Llorens, rain

    Paul was soaked and cold, but he didn't stop. The green tractor, like an ally, held strong against the storm.

    a boy standing in a field with a farm in the background and a barn in the distance with a cloudy sky, american scene painting, a comic book panel, Aaron Jasinski, comic cover art

    As the storm finally passed, Paul looked around. The farm was safe, and the crops were secure in the barn.

    a boy walking down a muddy road in front of a house and a storm cloud in the sky above, plein air, a comic book panel, Diego Gisbert Llorens, comic cover art

    Exhausted but relieved, Paul returned to the house. He couldn't help but glance back at the green tractor, grateful for its help.

    a boy standing in a field with a farm in the background and a barn in the distance with a cow in the foreground, american scene painting, a storybook illustration, Aaron Jasinski, official art

    The next morning, Paul woke up to a radiant sun. He walked out to see the farm gleaming in the warm light.

    a boy standing in front of a farm with a barn in the background and a field of crops in the foreground, american scene painting, a storybook illustration, Aaron Jasinski, book cover

    The crops in the barn were safe and dry. Paul felt a sense of achievement. He had saved the farm from the storm.

    a painting of a boy and a boy on a tractor in a field with a farm scene in the background, synthetism, computer graphics, Brothers Hildebrandt, official art

    Paul climbed onto the green tractor, looking out at the farm. He felt a newfound respect for the machine that had helped him so much.

    a boy riding a tractor on a dirt road in a farm field with a barn in the background and a farm scene in the background, synthetism, a storybook illustration, Clovis Trouille, western comic book art

    Paul knew that no matter what challenges came his way, he and his green tractor could face them together. And with that thought, he drove off to start another day on the farm.