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About The Book
From New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Tomie dePaola comes an adorable story about little lambs getting their spring haircuts!
Winter is finally over! That means it’s time for the Woolsey lambs to get their spring haircuts! They can’t wait to have fun in the warm sun. But the next morning, the fields are covered in snow, and the newly shorn sheep are shivering!
Luckily, Granny has the perfect surprise for the family in this delightful story from award-winning author Tomie dePaola, packaged in a gifty board book edition.
Winter is finally over! That means it’s time for the Woolsey lambs to get their spring haircuts! They can’t wait to have fun in the warm sun. But the next morning, the fields are covered in snow, and the newly shorn sheep are shivering!
Luckily, Granny has the perfect surprise for the family in this delightful story from award-winning author Tomie dePaola, packaged in a gifty board book edition.
Appearances
MAY 7
17:30:00
in person
NEIBA’s 2025 Spring Forum Author Reception
In Person
Marriott Hartford Downtown
200 Columbus Blvd
Hartford, CT 06103
MAY 10
13:00:00
in person
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
In Person
125 West Bay Road
Amherst, MA 01002
MAY 10
15:00:00
in person
Mass Kids Lit Fest 2025
In Person
R. Michelson Galleries
132 Main St
Northampton, MA 01060
About The Author
Photograph © Laurent Linn
Tomie dePaola (1934–2020) was the beloved author and/or illustrator of more than 270 books for young readers, including the children’s classic Strega Nona. He was the recipient of the Newbery Honor, Caldecott Honor, and the 2011 Children’s Literature Legacy Award for “significant and lasting contribution to children’s literature.” A native of Connecticut, Mr. dePaola studied at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, and spent much of his life in New London, New Hampshire. Visit his work online at Tomie.com.
About The Illustrator
Photograph © Laurent Linn
Tomie dePaola (1934–2020) was the beloved author and/or illustrator of more than 270 books for young readers, including the children’s classic Strega Nona. He was the recipient of the Newbery Honor, Caldecott Honor, and the 2011 Children’s Literature Legacy Award for “significant and lasting contribution to children’s literature.” A native of Connecticut, Mr. dePaola studied at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, and spent much of his life in New London, New Hampshire. Visit his work online at Tomie.com.
Product Details
- Publisher: Little Simon (January 28, 2020)
- Length: 26 pages
- ISBN13: 9781534460591
- Grades: P - K
- Ages: 2 - 5
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- Book Cover Image (jpg): Haircuts for Little Lambs Fixed Layout eBook 9781534460591
- Author Photo (jpg): Tomie dePaola Photograph © Laurent Linn(0.1 MB)
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