Publisher's Weekly Review
A new lamb joins the flock, a bit prematurely, in this tender follow-up to The SheepOver (2015). "Born early" on a winter day, Finn is initially raised in the farmhouse by Farmer John and his family. In the spring, Finn heads outdoors for the first time, and the Churchmans' story focuses on his nervous first encounters with a frog, rain, and tractor, among other things, and the ways that Finn's friends and siblings defuse his worries. John Churchman's photo-collages bring the seasons to life through textured layers of frost, raindrops, and leaves. Children who share Finn's timid tendencies should be encouraged by the strides he makes during his first year. Ages 4-8. Agent: Brenda Bowen, Sanford J. Greenburger Associates. (Oct.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.
Horn Book Review
When premature lamb Finn is ready to live among the other farm animals, they assuage each of his fears (a frog, the rain, etc.). An epilogue explains that a real lamb inspired the story, and the authors rely on this at the expense of plotting. As with The SheepOver, the distinctive "photo illustrations" employ digital photomontage for a dreamy (sometimes eerily so) look. (c) Copyright 2017. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
