A picture book to read aloud, share and explore together
A story about courage, trust and feeling safe
Dolly feels happiest when she is close to her mum. Then, one day, something begins to shimmer beyond the hills—something she simply has to see for herself. Dolly takes one small step, and an unexpected adventure begins.
The complete story is available on Amazon.
Where her story begins
Among green hills, playful races with the other lambs and the reassuring presence of her mum, Dolly feels completely at home. It is this sense of safety that gives her the confidence to look at the world with curious eyes.
For quiet, meaningful story times
Dolly is cheerful, curious and sometimes unsure of herself. Children can wonder with her, hope with her and discover their own courage.
The story keeps young listeners curious while preserving its warm and reassuring atmosphere.
Warm colours and thoughtful details invite children to pause, notice and tell stories of their own.
Curiosity, courage, trust and feeling safe are woven naturally into the story without ever becoming a lesson.
The book trailer
This short trailer offers a feel for the colours, characters and gentle warmth of the book.
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Lovingly illustrated
Sunny meadows, shimmering water and golden light carry the mood of the story. Each scene offers little details to notice, share and talk about together.
A short extract from Chapter One
This short sample introduces Dolly’s safe and familiar world before a mysterious sparkle sets her adventure in motion.
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Every day Dolly played with the other lambs, and there was never a dull moment. They raced around a bush, leapt across a little stream and held jumping contests until their legs tingled and they all had to laugh.
Sometimes Dolly would stop and prick up her ears—not because she was frightened, but because she loved listening to everything around her. Beyond the hills stood a quiet green forest that looked as though it were keeping all sorts of little secrets.
“Dolly the Little Sheep” was created for story times in which children do more than listen: they notice, wonder and ask questions. The story takes their feelings seriously while leaving plenty of room for warmth, imagination and conversation.
The complete story
“Dolly the Little Sheep” is available from Amazon as a beautifully illustrated paperback and Kindle eBook.
