Woolbur

by Leslie Helakoski

A story of a young sheep who worries his parents because he is different. Woolbur goes through the whole process of turning wool into clothing but on himself. He doesn't want to be sheared. He thinks it's great but his parents are very concerned. They finally have enough and set down the rules. But Woolbur has an idea of how to follow the rules and be true to himself.

by Janet Brown

RRES-EA Library/Workroom

The Gardener

by Sarah Stewart

The story takes place during the 1930's. Life is hard and sometimes families have to change. Lydia is sent to the city where she will live with he uncle. The story is told through letter writing. Lydia writes home about all that she is experiencing and learning. When she left home she brought seeds with her. She also receives more from her grandma. Her uncle is a baker who teaches her the trade. Lydia also has a passion which she eventually shows her uncle. A great story of how to look for the positive during hard times.

by Janet Brown

RRES-EA Library/Workroom

Farmer Brown Shears His Sheep

by Teri Sloat

This funny story is about the process of wool being turned into a sweater. The sheep want their fleece back and don't understand what is happening. This book rhymes and has great language in it. Soon the sheep will see what becomes of their fleece.

by Janet Brown

RRES-EA Library/Workroom

The Lion and the Mouse

by Bill Peet

This is a wordless book. It is an adapted story of an Aesop's Fable. While running from one danger a mouse finds herself running straight into more danger. The lion has caught her. But this is a resourceful little mouse and the lion releases her. Now it's the lions turn to run into danger. The mouse hears the lions call for help. She remembers his kindness and so she returns his kindness. Beautiful illustrations help to tell this classic fable.

We don't eat our Classmates

by Ryan T. Higgins

Penelope is very excited about her first day at school. Also she is a little nervous. You see Penelope is a T.Rex. On her first day she finds that her classmates are human children. So on first meeting them she eats them. Children are delicious. The teacher scolds her and tells her to spit them out. She does but this is not a good way to make new friends. She'll have to try harder not to eat them if she is to make friends. After an experience with the class goldfish Penelope is able to solve her problem. This is such a funny book!

by Janet Brown

RRES-EA Library/Workroom

Pete and Pickles

by Berkeley Breathed

Pete was a practical and uncomplicated pig. He was happy this way until one night during a storm he gets an unexpected visitor. Pickles had escaped from the circus. She is an elephant. After she is collected by a clown Pete finds a gift from her; dandelions. Pete finds himself starting to do something unexpected and not so practical. This story has lots of humor and will appeal to all ages. It turns out to be a story of friendship and love.

by Janet Brown

RRES-EA Library/Workroom

Weaving the Rainbow

by George Ella Lyon

The story of a weaver and her sheep. She tends her sheep through the months and even shows the at the fair. In spring the lambs are born and are white as snow. When fall comes they are starting to change color. It's also time for their first shearing. Over the winter their wool has grown in and keeps them warm. When spring arrives again it's time to be sheared. The weaver prepares the wool by combing and carding it. She sees a rainbow that she can make by dying the wool after she spins it. As she starts her weaving her picture begins to take shape. Beautiful illustrations are in this book.

by Janet Brown

RRES-EA Library/Workroom