The Sheep Who Hatched an Egg

Written & illustrated by Gemma Merino

Part of the Gemma Merino Picture series

A sheep's tangled wool hides a surprise, challenging her views on beauty and friendship.

4.4/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 470 ratings

32 pages· 402 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Lola, a sheep proud of her beautiful wool, faces a crisis when a haircut leaves her feeling ugly and alone. As her wool grows back tangled and messy, she discovers a hidden surprise that challenges her beliefs about beauty and friendship. Can Lola learn that being extraordinary isn't about appearances? What unexpected role will her wool play in her journey? Join Lola as she navigates self-discovery and finds that true worth lies beyond the surface.

From the publisher

Lola is proud of her amazing wool. After all, everyone on the farm tells her how beautiful she looks. She spends hours brushing her wool to keep it shiny and silky. Until one day when the weather gets hot, and all the sheep have to get haircuts—including Lola! She’s so upset without her wool that she runs away and hides by herself. And when her wool finally grows back, it’s tangled, messy…HORRIBLE! But hiding in Lola’s wool is a wonderful surprise, one that will help her realize that she doesn’t have to be pretty or perfect in order to be a friend…or to be extraordinary!

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Words: 402
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: ~381L

Themes & topics

Books about helping others Books about friendship Books about animals Books about sheep and lambs Books about birds

What readers & critics say

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“At first reading, I didn't think this book was really anything special--just a pretty cute little story with pretty cute little illustrations. However, as I've thought more about it, I can see how this book could be very useful in talking to school-aged kids about how they feel about themselves, what truly makes them happy, and how to deal with situations that cause a blow to their self confidence. I especially like the lesson that what we accomplish and how we relate to other people is more important than how we look.”

Lauren Hancock

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