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Baa Baa Black Sheep

Name: Baa Baa Black Sheep
Author: Iza Trapani
ISBN: 9781580890717

by Iza Trapani

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Overview

A charming wintry tale of a boy and a snowstorm.

Wrapped in a quilt, a young boy watches from a window as a blizzard covers the earth in a blanket of snow. Told from the child's perspective, Blizzard contrasts the coziness of home with the wildness of nature, celebrating the beauty of both.

Lyrical text and striking illustrations depict the child's gentle adventure.

About the Author:
Carole Gerber holds a degree in English and journalism from Ohio State University and has been a freelance writer for over twenty years. She is the author of Hush! A Gaelic Lullaby, Arctic Dreams, and Firefly Night. She lives in Columbus, Ohio.

About the Illustrator:
Marty Husted has illustrated many picture books and educational texts. She is the illustrator of Hush! A Gaelic Lullaby, Arctic Dreams, and Firefly Night, all written by Carole Gerber. Marty is a graduate of Columbus College of Art and Design in Columbus, Ohio, where she lives today.

Presents the words of the familiar Christmas song, plus extra verses and brief descriptions of the Christmas traditions of Mexico, Sweden, the Philippines, Poland, Italy, and Kenya.

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Editorials

Children's Literature

There's no doubt that the best place to be during a blizzard is at home snuggled in front of the fireplace. This book depicts what goes on outdoors while we sit warm and cozy inside. The wonderful illustrations alternate back and forth between the icy, cold, wind-swirling outside and the soft, soothing, warm inside. This delightful book captures the awe and wonder of snowstorms, showing the respect we should have for nature and the pleasure we can take in it. 2001, Whispering Coyote, $15.95. Ages 3 to 5. Reviewer: Sheree Van Vreede

School Library Journal

K-Gr 3-As she did with Itsy, Bitsy Spider (Charlesbridge, 1998), Trapani takes an old rhyme and adds her own spin to it. Illustrated in muted watercolors, with a setting suggestive of a Victorian winter, the book features Ms. Sheep and her friends, all of whom want something from her. Kittens want milk, a pig wants slop, the dog wants bones, and a horse wants hay. Alas, except for the master, the dame, and the little boy who lives down the lane, the sheep just can't fill her neighbors' requests. As a result, all of them are in a huff, and cry out "Boo, boo, black sheep, shame on you!" However, she has a surprise for them. As it so happens, she has been hard at work knitting a woolen surprise for each and every one of them-mittens for the cats, a shawl for the horse, a fine hat for the pig. In the end, everyone has learned the value of sharing, and they come to her door loaded with presents. The illustrations are pleasing and the expressions on the faces engaging. The story itself works, although it's not particularly engaging. Other old favorites on sharing and caring, such as Angela Johnson's Julius (Orchard, 1993) or Nancy Carlson's Harriet's Halloween Candy (First Avenue, 1994) are just as much fun.-Roxanne Burg, Thousand Oaks Library, CA Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.