Woolbur by Leslie Helakoski, Illustrations by Lee Harper

Do you ever just want to be a “free spirit”?

A sheep named Woolbur shows the reader exactly how this can be achieved by using his own entertaining ideas and not following the rest of the flock. Woolbur makes decisions that are all against the norm;

“Instead of dyeing the yarn, I dyed myself", said Woolbur. “I like experimenting”.

This is just one of the many unusual behaviours that Woolbur displays to assert his individuality.

I particularly enjoyed this book as it portrays how being different and having self determination in a carefree manner can eventually be accepted by others – a wonderful message for children. The articulate illustrations contribute hugely to making this book an enjoyable read, or read aloud, for all primary school children

Reviewed by Shirley

Published by HarperCollins (2008)