2009/48pgs.About the Book: When a run lamb and an injured fawn both need help, they find each other at Hazel Ridge Farm.
Sarah Teenlibrarian Says: This is another animal themed Show Me Readers Award nominee, but thankfully it's light on the sap that many of the animal books come with.
The book never says anywhere that it's based on a true story, but I'm guessing it is, since the author also the narrator and it seems as though she's retelling an experience she had on her farm. The illustrations by Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen are well done and they almost look like cross stitch with the subtle lines on every page.
The story has a "message" but it doesn't ever feel too heavy and it never feels like the author was out to teach a lesson, but merely share her story, which I liked. The author also writes as though you're in her living room and she's sharing this story, which maked the book more enjoyable. Animal lovers are sure to enjoy it and I can see this being a popular read off the Show Me list this year.
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