Baabwaa & Wooliam
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

Baabwaa & Wooliam

Written by David Elliott · Illustrated by Melissa Sweet

A sheep's reading uncovers a wolf in disguise, leading to an unexpected friendship.

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40 pages· AD530L
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Bookroo's summary

Baabwaa loves knitting, Wooliam loves reading, and their peaceful life is upended by a peculiar newcomer with decaying teeth. Wooliam identifies him as the infamous Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing. Flattered by his reputation, the wolf halts his predatory plans. Can this unlikely trio forge a friendship, or will the wolf's true nature prevail? Discover how literacy and a twist of fate transform a dangerous encounter into a surprising bond.

From the publisher

A hilarious and satisfying tale of literacy, dental hygiene, and friendship from David Elliott and Melissa Sweet that is sure to have readers in stitches from start to finish. Baabwaa is a sheep who loves to knit. Wooliam is a sheep who loves to read. It sounds a bit boring, but they like it. Then, quite unexpectedly, a third sheep shows up. A funny-looking sheep who wears a tattered wool coat and has long, dreadfully decaying teeth. Wooliam, being well-read, recognizes their new acquaintance: the Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing! The wolf is so flattered to discover his literary reputation precedes him that he stops trying to eat Baabwaa and Wooliam. And a discovery by the sheep turns the encounter into an unexpected friendship.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
40
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD530L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.5
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
March 2, 2021
First published
January 1, 2017
Publisher
Candlewick
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780763699376

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