Buzzy Had a Little Lamb

Buzzy

by Harriet Ziefert, Emily Bolam

A must read that will bring comfort and reassurance for every child who has a favorite toy. Buzzy had a Little Lamb gently helps children understand that going to school means growing up and saying good-bye, if only for a few hours, to old "comfort" objects. The storyline focuses on the childhood fear on leaving a beloved toy behind, allowing young readers to master the pain of loss by actively constructing a solution. Expressive illustrations help capture the moment in this perfect introduction to starting school for the very young.

Genres: Picture Books

32 pages, Hardcover

First published March 31, 2005

About the author

Harriet Ziefert grew up in North Bergen, New Jersey, where she attended the local schools. She graduated from Smith College, then received a Masters degree in Education from New York University.

For many years, Ziefert was an elementary school teacher. She taught most grades from kindergarten to fifth grade. "I liked it," she said, but she stopped teaching when she had her own sons. When her children were older, Ziefert wanted "a bigger arena" for her work. She went to work at a publishing company, Scholastic in New York City, developing materials for teacher's guides for kindergarten language arts and social studies programs.

"About twelve years ago," says Ziefert in a 1995 interview, "I tried to get a job as an editor, but no one would hire me as a trade editor. So I decided to write my own books." Since then, she has written several hundred books, mostly picture books and easy-to-read books. "I write books very quickly," she says, "in about twelve hours. I rewrite them three times over three days, and then they're done." She writes about twenty books a year.

Reviews

[Nuqksh Sapra · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is perfect for kids who are starting to go to school but don't want to leave they're favorite toys behind. It can help kids understand when they go to school they must leave they're toys behind.

[Edward Creter · Rating 4 out of 5]

Buzzy is a donkey kid dependent on a stuffed animal lamb to the point where mm has to keep hold of Lambchop so Buzzy can go to school. Buzzy is lonely at first...until he gathers the animal kids together for a Mary Had a Little Lamb style singalong. This is a cute and engaging story for kids, and Buzzy is the most identifiable and lovable donkey hero since Eeyore. Kids of all ages will make happy "asses" of themselves!

[Shelli · Rating 4 out of 5]

All small children have that special little toy that they miss when they leave for school. Buzzy was nervous about starting Kindergarten once he learned that his little lamb couldn't go with him. Sweet and silly fun read aloud.

[Tasha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute book for kids

[Malachi · Rating 5 out of 5]

That was the greatest book I ever read.

-Malachi (age 7)

[Kimmy · Rating 3 out of 5]

We liked this book, it was cute. A good one to read as the kids are getting ready to start school.