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csd17's review against another edition
3.0
Wonky sense of humor that charmingly teaches kids not to follow the crowd. A Bellwether(#conniewillis) for kids if you will.
likesbooks's review against another edition
5.0
A hit with the kiddos. We talked about being ourselves and how we were the same but different from even our good friends.
emvsmith's review against another edition
3.0
I was surprised how familiar the kids were with the woolmaking process. They followed along no problem.
tashrow's review
4.0
Woolbur is his own sheep. He wants to run with the dogs, doesn't want to have his wool sheared, experiments with various wool styles, and dyes himself a deep blue. After each experiment, his parents fret and fret, while his Grandpaa tells them not to worry. Finally, his parents reach the end of their patience and insist that he act just like the rest of the flock. Woolbur thinks and thinks about this and comes up with his own rebel solution.
This book is a joy to read aloud. There are refrains from scene to scene. Woolbur says "Isn't it great!" whenever his parents express their concerns. The illustrations also make the book a pleasure. The expanding nature of Woolbur's wool, his glee at being a different color, and finally his puzzling through his parents need for him to be "normal." And what a perfect message to share with children. That it is OK to be different, to try new things, to experiment, to express yourself.
High recommended for sheep story times and for those about self expression. A great way to start talking about being different, or to explain to your younger child why his teen sibling suddenly has pink hair.
This book is a joy to read aloud. There are refrains from scene to scene. Woolbur says "Isn't it great!" whenever his parents express their concerns. The illustrations also make the book a pleasure. The expanding nature of Woolbur's wool, his glee at being a different color, and finally his puzzling through his parents need for him to be "normal." And what a perfect message to share with children. That it is OK to be different, to try new things, to experiment, to express yourself.
High recommended for sheep story times and for those about self expression. A great way to start talking about being different, or to explain to your younger child why his teen sibling suddenly has pink hair.
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