Ocean State Libraries

Since this nursery rhyme first appeared in 1830, children have loved it. When Tomie dePaola discovered that Hale had been born near his New Hampshire home, he knew he wanted to illustrate this perennial favorite. DePaola uses his signature folk art style and sets the poem in a traditional 19th century New England setting. The result is an endearing interpretation of the little lamb that followed Mary to school and how the teacher handled it. Back...

A description of how guardian dogs are raised and of their relationships with the lambs and sheep they protect. Sumario en español: Una descripción de cómo se plantean los perros guardianes y de sus relaciones con los corderos y ovejas que protegen.

"At the end of the day, tired sheep return to their shed but none can sleep until the collie arrives, giving a hug, a drink of water, and more until all have begun to snore." --

This expanded version of the traditional rhyme shows what happens after the lamb gets to school. Includes music on the last page.

After the last person has gone from the earth, sheep take over the world, make the same mistakes as man, and eventually they too disappear.

After leaving Farmer Cobb's flock and exploring the outside world, Smudge the lamb has trouble returning home.

An introduction to the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of sheep and their relationship to humans.

Follows Maggie, a type of Hungarian sheep dog known as a Kuvasz,as she protects her sheep, runs with the flock, and greets newbaby lambs in the spring.

Describes the physical traits, lifestyle, and behavior of sheep and their role in providing humans with wool and meat.