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Overview
Everyone knows the story of Mary and her little lamb with fleece as white as snow. But what happens one day when the lamb decides to go off alone?Fans of Iza Trapani will delight as this adorable little lamb wanders across the farm, meeting an assortment of equally appealing characters and stumbles from one mess to the next.
This expanded version of the traditional rhyme shows what happens when the lamb decides to go off alone. Includes music on the last page.
Synopsis
Everyone knows the story of Mary and her little lamb with fleece as white as snow. But what happens one day when the lamb decides to go off alone?
Fans of Iza Trapani will delight as this adorable little lamb wanders across the farm, meeting an assortment of equally appealing characters and stumbles from one mess to the next.
Children's Literature
The old nursery rhyme gets a different twist in this book, with the little lamb deciding not to follow Mary everywhere for a change. What a rude awakening! It is a big bad farm out there. From galloping horses to contrary cats, the lamb stumbles from one misadventure to another. After getting covered in muck in the pig's trough, and then receiving a smart kick in the butt from a Billy goat, our lamb decides its definitely time to find Mary. The book ends with a contented lamb lying in his cozy bed. The story is told in rhyme and can be sung to the tune of some music bars at the back. The illustrations show the lamb with a permanent sheepish look on his face as he suffers one indignity after another, and the more worldly animals on the farm are shown to be just that. This is a very good rendition of the innocent boy goes to the city theme. What child will not roar with laughter to see the hapless little lamb being booted in the air by the mean old goat? 1999 (orig.
Editorials
Children's Literature -
The old nursery rhyme gets a different twist in this book, with the little lamb deciding not to follow Mary everywhere for a change. What a rude awakening! It is a big bad farm out there. From galloping horses to contrary cats, the lamb stumbles from one misadventure to another. After getting covered in muck in the pig's trough, and then receiving a smart kick in the butt from a Billy goat, our lamb decides its definitely time to find Mary. The book ends with a contented lamb lying in his cozy bed. The story is told in rhyme and can be sung to the tune of some music bars at the back. The illustrations show the lamb with a permanent sheepish look on his face as he suffers one indignity after another, and the more worldly animals on the farm are shown to be just that. This is a very good rendition of the innocent boy goes to the city theme. What child will not roar with laughter to see the hapless little lamb being booted in the air by the mean old goat? 1999 (orig.Children's Literature
This entertaining picture book is about a lamb that decides to have a day of fun and freedom and wanders away from his owner, Mary, to explore the barn. Little does he know that without Mary's supervision, he can find a lot of trouble. Although he tries to play with the animals, he seems to get in their way and, as a result, receives kicks, butts, and other terrible treatment. Mary eventually finds her pet but only after a goat butts him into the mud. Instead of being angry at the mischievous little lamb, she bathes him with a smile and tucks him safely into his bed that night. This book teaches the reader an insightful lesson on forgiveness. At the end of the story, Mary forgives the lamb, allowing the reader to complete the story with a smile and the realization that they also have someone who loves them and will forgive them for mistakes they may make in the future. Trapani also uses her colorful illustrations to draw a smile from the reader. Although the lamb is getting into trouble throughout the book, the humorous illustrations allow the reader to grin as the lamb goes flying through the air. These descriptive pictures guide the reader easily through the text to ensure an enjoyable experience. 1998, Whispering Coyote Press,— Maribeth Whiteside