Sheep Who Hatched An Egg by Gemma Merino

Lola the sheep is very proud of her beautiful, soft and silky wool. It’s the thing she loves most about herself! But when summer arrives on the farm, it’s time for a haircut and Lola is not happy at all.

Upset about losing her perfect wool, Lola runs away and hides on the far side of the farm, waiting patiently for it to grow back. When it finally does, something unexpected happens. Her new wool is completely wild and messy… and hidden inside it is a very surprising discovery.

Soon Lola meets a tiny chick who helps her realise something important: friendship matters much more than having perfect hair.

The Sheep Who Hatched an Egg, written and illustrated by award-winning author Gemma Merino, is a funny and heartwarming story about friendship, self-acceptance, and learning what really matters.

Why we and many schools love this book

• Encourages friendship and empathy
  Children learn that relationships and kindness are more important than appearances.
• Supports social-emotional learning
  The story explores themes of self-acceptance, change, and understanding others.
• Engaging and humorous storytelling
  Bright illustrations and a surprising ending make it a favourite for classroom storytime.

If you enjoyed The Sheep Who Hatched an Egg, kids will also love these popular titles by Gemma Merino:

• The Crocodile Who Didn’t Like Water
• The Cow Who Climbed a Tree
  

These delightful picture books celebrate individuality, imagination, and friendship. You can find them at Contigo Idiomas, where we carefully curate books that inspire language development and a love of reading.

Format: Paperback, Pages: 32, Publisher: Pan Macmillan, Author & Illustrator: Gemma Merino, Recommended age: 3+ years