We Adopted a Baby Lamb
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- $10.99
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- $10.99
Publisher Description
An adorable and rascally lamb is the latest addition to the family in this sweet picture book based on a true story. An irresistible and unique twist on the pet story and for fans of cute baby animals.
Ila is excited about her family's move to the country -- mostly because it means she can have more pets! But no one expected their next addition to be a lamb. When Albert first comes home, he sleeps a lot, he eats a lot . . . and he pees on the floor A LOT. Ila and her sister and parents quickly learn how to care for a baby sheep -- they must feed him and protect him. It's not easy because Albert gets into everything! He eats the tulips from the flower bed, chews on car bumpers, chases the dog (and hides from the cats). Ila and her family does everything to make Albert happy and healthy, but she can't help feeling like her little lamb might be missing something from his life. Maybe he needs a friend? But Ila soon realizes that she doesn't need to look for a friend for Albert -- he already has his flock.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
In this picture book equivalent to a show-and-tell presentation, a child named Ila introduces Albert, an orphaned lamb. Addressing the reader directly, she explains how her family came to adopt him ("He was so cute that I knew my parents would have to say yes") and how they care for him—the supplies necessary, steps for feeding, and why stocking up on both diapers and towels is crucial for the kitchen-dwelling animal. Smith, the real-life Ila's mother, employs straightforward prose to relay their true experiences, sharing both the delights of living with a lamb and the behind-the-scenes labor. A cheerful palette of bright yellow with red accents highlights Smith's digitally rendered illustrations, which have a doodle-y, dot-eyed sweetness. Cartoonish images of the lamb's antics, including burying himself headfirst in a garbage can, will elicit smiles. Tense changes are inconsistent, and an abrupt ending may disrupt readers' enjoyment, but this is a sweet narrative nonfiction primer on lamb ownership. Back matter includes photos of the real Albert. Ages 3–7.
