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Red Berry Wool
Lalo the lamb wants to have a bright sweater like the one the shepherd boy wears but Lalo has a very hard time washing, spinning, and dyeing his own wool
32 pages, Hardcover
First published September 1, 1999
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February 14, 2023
The ending confused my child. We were both waiting on shearing, and it never happened. Otherwise it was cute and a great story about shepherds and sheep.
October 30, 2025
Beautiful, family read! Even though this is not a religious book. The symbolism is there, for the need we have for our Shepherd. My 7 year old caught it himself.
March 24, 2012
Red Berry Wool
by Robyn Eversole
Paperback: 32 pages
Published: 1999
by: Albert Whitman & Company
ISBN-10: 0807569186
ISBN-13: 978-0807569184
Book Source: Bought
5 stars
Book Overview from Amazon: The Boy who tends the sheep has the most beautifu; berry-colored sweater, and Lalo the lamb would like his own wool to loook just as splendid. But when he tries wasjing his wool he gets water in his nose. And spinning makes him dizzy. At the end of the day, Lalo discovers the most important step to making a sweater---the one that brings him and the Boy together.
Mary's Review: Things are not always greener on the other side of the fence as Lalo soon finds out. Seeing his master's beautiful sweater made from the wool of his flock, Lalo wants his wool to look he same. After finding out the process of making a sweater from his mother, Lalo tries to make his wool into a sweater. With every step he tries to transform his wool into a sweater, he only finds trouble, but his master is also there to save and help him much like our master, much like the Good Samaritan. Learn what Lalo learns in the end about bringing things together and what it means.
I love the bright colored illustrations that bring this story together and that are sure to capture your child's attention.
I recommend this book for ages 4-8.
About the Author:
Robyn Eversole lives in West Virginia; she also spends much of the year working as an anthropologist in South America. She believes sheep meadows and vibrant sweaters of Bolivia must have inspired her to write about Lalo. This is her fifth book for children.
About the Illustrator:
Tim Coffey make his picture book debut with Red Berry Wool. He received a degree in fine arts from the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth. Currently he lives and paints near farms and rolling countrysides in Atkinson, New Hampshire.
See full review at Little Red Reads at
http://littleredreads.blogspot.com
by Robyn Eversole
Paperback: 32 pages
Published: 1999
by: Albert Whitman & Company
ISBN-10: 0807569186
ISBN-13: 978-0807569184
Book Source: Bought
5 stars
Book Overview from Amazon: The Boy who tends the sheep has the most beautifu; berry-colored sweater, and Lalo the lamb would like his own wool to loook just as splendid. But when he tries wasjing his wool he gets water in his nose. And spinning makes him dizzy. At the end of the day, Lalo discovers the most important step to making a sweater---the one that brings him and the Boy together.
Mary's Review: Things are not always greener on the other side of the fence as Lalo soon finds out. Seeing his master's beautiful sweater made from the wool of his flock, Lalo wants his wool to look he same. After finding out the process of making a sweater from his mother, Lalo tries to make his wool into a sweater. With every step he tries to transform his wool into a sweater, he only finds trouble, but his master is also there to save and help him much like our master, much like the Good Samaritan. Learn what Lalo learns in the end about bringing things together and what it means.
I love the bright colored illustrations that bring this story together and that are sure to capture your child's attention.
I recommend this book for ages 4-8.
About the Author:
Robyn Eversole lives in West Virginia; she also spends much of the year working as an anthropologist in South America. She believes sheep meadows and vibrant sweaters of Bolivia must have inspired her to write about Lalo. This is her fifth book for children.
About the Illustrator:
Tim Coffey make his picture book debut with Red Berry Wool. He received a degree in fine arts from the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth. Currently he lives and paints near farms and rolling countrysides in Atkinson, New Hampshire.
See full review at Little Red Reads at
http://littleredreads.blogspot.com
December 12, 2014
This book was wonderfully illustrated and contains beautiful symbolism. Even though a young child may not pick up on it, the subtle religious undertone is a nice touch for adults and older children. The little lamb wants to follow and be like his shepherd, just as Christians strive to emulate Christ's life. The book has a great message.
July 16, 2013
One of my new favorites! A sweet story of a sheep who wants a red berry wool sweater just like the boy who cares for him. He tries to imitate the steps with questionable success...until the very end.
November 4, 2013
What a sweet story! Read this to my six year old daughter and I caught myself getting choked up at the end! Makes me enjoy it all the more, being a knitter and all! Can also use this wonderful book to teach the love of Jesus as our shepherd to young kids! Highly recommend!!
March 30, 2015
This little lamb reminds me of young children. He wants to have everything that the person he admirers has which is how a lot of young children act. I like that at the end of the story he decides he is happy whether or not he has a red coat.
July 24, 2008
A children's story with VERY Christian undertones.
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