Farmer Brown Shears His Sheep

By Teri Sloat, Nadine Bernard Westcott (Illustrator)

Part of the Farmer Brown series

Sheep demand their wool back; Farmer Brown finds a clever solution.

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32 pages· 337 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Farmer Brown's sheep are shorn, leaving them shivering and desperate to reclaim their wool. As the farmer visits neighbors, the sheep learn about the transformation of their fleece into yarn. Can they retrieve it? With temperatures dropping, Farmer Brown devises a heartwarming plan, knitting colorful sweaters for his flock. Each year, the sheep eagerly await shearing, excited to don their new, vibrant attire. Will the sheep's quest for warmth lead to a cozy resolution? Discover the delightful journey from fleece to fashion in this charming tale of creativity and care.

From the publisher

“Farmer Brown was shearing sheep, piling up a snowy heap of wool that filled his shed, knee-deep…” But when the temperature drops, his shivering sheep see all their wool in sacks—and “BAAA!” they cry. “WE WANT IT BACK!” Young listeners will enjoy chiming in on this hilarious read-aloud as Farmer Brown’s sheep track down their wool. As the farmer goes form one neighbor to the next, his sheep discover how their fleece changes when it’s cleaned, carded, spun into yarn, and dyed. Can they get it back? It’s the tender-hearted Farmer Brown himself who comes up with the surprise solution. “Now each year, come shearing time, the sheep wait eagerly in line, to feel the clip and hear the buzz, and wear bright sweaters over fuzz.”

Author Biography: Teri Sloat is no stranger to sheep and other farm animals; she and her husband have raised many themselves. Ms. Sloat is the author and illustrator of several picture books, in addition to having written two previous books about Farmer Brown. She lives with her husband and youngest daughter in Sebastopol, California.

Nadine Bernard Westcott has also raised sheep and lived through the process of making yarn from fleece. Her funny pictures can be found in countless popular picture books, including those about Farmer Brown. She lives on the island of Nantucket in Massachusetts.

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