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Little Baa
From the acclaimed author-illustrator of Floss comes a refreshing take on the story of a lost lamb.
One spring day, Little Baa frisks and runs in the field, leaving his Ma far behind. Soon he is lost and all alone. How will Ma ever find him?
This reassuring tale features an adorable new character in Little Baa—plus, a cameo by one of the author’s best-loved characters from previous stories, Floss the sheepdog!
One spring day, Little Baa frisks and runs in the field, leaving his Ma far behind. Soon he is lost and all alone. How will Ma ever find him?
This reassuring tale features an adorable new character in Little Baa—plus, a cameo by one of the author’s best-loved characters from previous stories, Floss the sheepdog!
32 pages, Hardcover
First published March 19, 2001
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Kim Lewis
46 books14 followersKim Lewis is an author and illustrator of children’s picture books.
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May 23, 2018
Little Baa is one is a series of picture books for young children by Kim Lewis. Kim Lewis is the author and illustrator of more than twenty children’s picture books, many of which are set around the working sheep farm in Northumberland where she lives.
This one is a charming story from 2001, about a young lamb who gets separated from his mother. All young children will identify with playful Little Baa, and his panic when he realises he is lost. The shepherd and sheepdog "Floss" (who had a book devoted to her earlier in the series) save the day, and by the end Little Baa and his mum are happily reunited.
Although the animals in the book are of course anthropomorphised, the author shows a keen eye for animal behaviour, and the descriptions are accurate and authentic. For instance, in the story it is made clear that each ewe, and each lamb, has their own "Baa!" call, and will edge each other out of the way in a no-nonsense fashion, to find their own bonded young. The illustrations are quite beautiful; delicate portraits drawn in pastel shades, the colour applied in small movements so as to increase the light in the pictures. Kim Lewis also shows an intimate knowledge of the rural landscape of Northumberland.
Little Baa is a cut above most children's picture books, showing attractive, gentle but realistic depictions of the natural world the author knows so well. All her books are concerned to a degree with the changing seasons of the countryside, the routine of each day on a working farm, and the cycle of life. They mostly have a "feel-good" factor, and a little moral lesson. This is no exception. They capture an image of a traditional world which, for all its charm, is still a way of life for some, and not yet lost. And despite their specific and regional focus, they are known world-wide and have been translated into several languages.
This one is a charming story from 2001, about a young lamb who gets separated from his mother. All young children will identify with playful Little Baa, and his panic when he realises he is lost. The shepherd and sheepdog "Floss" (who had a book devoted to her earlier in the series) save the day, and by the end Little Baa and his mum are happily reunited.
Although the animals in the book are of course anthropomorphised, the author shows a keen eye for animal behaviour, and the descriptions are accurate and authentic. For instance, in the story it is made clear that each ewe, and each lamb, has their own "Baa!" call, and will edge each other out of the way in a no-nonsense fashion, to find their own bonded young. The illustrations are quite beautiful; delicate portraits drawn in pastel shades, the colour applied in small movements so as to increase the light in the pictures. Kim Lewis also shows an intimate knowledge of the rural landscape of Northumberland.
Little Baa is a cut above most children's picture books, showing attractive, gentle but realistic depictions of the natural world the author knows so well. All her books are concerned to a degree with the changing seasons of the countryside, the routine of each day on a working farm, and the cycle of life. They mostly have a "feel-good" factor, and a little moral lesson. This is no exception. They capture an image of a traditional world which, for all its charm, is still a way of life for some, and not yet lost. And despite their specific and regional focus, they are known world-wide and have been translated into several languages.
July 12, 2023
Precious. Absolutely gorgeous illustrations, and such a sweet story of a mama’s love for her baby.
April 26, 2018
Little Sis picked up a few books from the library, and since I have a weakness for children's books, I read this one. And I loved it!
The illustrations are quite realistic, and I was head over heels in love with Little Baa as soon as I set eyes on him. I have two little lambs of my own, and I know how they are. They love to stray, and then find comfy little spots to sleep. And they do panic, especially Little Ivory when she can't find me.
I loved the illustrations; this is the type of book I would like to create, and the stories would come from my own experiences.
The illustrations are quite realistic, and I was head over heels in love with Little Baa as soon as I set eyes on him. I have two little lambs of my own, and I know how they are. They love to stray, and then find comfy little spots to sleep. And they do panic, especially Little Ivory when she can't find me.
I loved the illustrations; this is the type of book I would like to create, and the stories would come from my own experiences.
August 16, 2018
Sweet story of a little lamb and his mom who get separated from each other. Beautiful illustrations.
January 3, 2019
Great books for kids...lovely illustrations.
January 10, 2017
Gorgeous illustrations tell the realistic story of a mother ewe and her little lamb. Simple text, but it pulls the heartstrings.
July 21, 2010
Such a tender book! A mother sheep searches for her lost lamb who is peacefully sleeping under a tree. When he finally awakes, he is helped by the faithful sheepdog, Floss, to find his Ma. The illustrations are incredibly beautiful and the text is soft and sweet. It is a story I love to read and my little ones love to listen too.
January 19, 2025
On a beautiful spring day Little Baa, a lamb, was happily skipping around the field with his friends. Eventually, Little Baa wandered too far and the farmer had to send his border collie to find him.. Beautiful illustrations.
April 25, 2012
Great illustrations.
Summary: Little Baa becomes separated from the rest of the sheep but he is soon reunited with his Ma.
July 11, 2012
Little Baa is separated from her ma, who searches for her, and with the help of the shepherd and his dog, is reunited with her. A nice read-aloud. Simple, reassuring text; lovely illustrations.
October 9, 2013
Louie carries this book around the house just waiting for someone to sit down and read it to him. Sweet story and illustrations.
January 19, 2014
This book doesn't make sense. There is at least 2 mistakes in the book which makes it very confusing.
Little Baa
Kim Lewis
Little Baa
Kim Lewis
October 11, 2015
A beautiful little book, and very true to the nature of sheep (according to my husband). To my great embarrassment, I tear up every time I read it... I'm a sappy mom, what can I say.
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September 16, 2016Ma couldn't find Little Baa and Little Baa couldn't find Ma.
January 9, 2015
Beautifully illustrated story of a lamb separated from his mother,written for young children.
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