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Synopsis
Friska, the smallest sheep in the flock, is teased by all the other sheep. She tries to make herself look bigger - but nothing really works. Then one day a hungry wolf finds the flock, and Friska has the chance to prove that bigger isn't always better.
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From Publishers Weekly
Lewis's story concens the trials and eventual triumph of Friska, laughed at for her diminutive size until she stands up to a wolf who has the flock trapped (precisely because she is so small, she creeps up on him unseen). Friska bravely bites the wolf's tail; he flees, assuming he has been assaulted by a terrible monster. From that moment Friska has the respect of the other sheep. This straightforward tale is well suited to young children, who will both sympathize with Friska's dilemma and appreciate her futile attempts to disguise her true stature (among other things, she piles snow on her back in an effort to appear taller). Lewis's text is serviceable but undistinguished, with a flatness of tone. His strength lies in his illustrations: primitive, almost crude in style, they effectively convey the various sheep's expressions, and are especially notable for their striking depictions of light, weather and mood. Ages 3-up.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From School Library Journal
PreSchool-K Friska, a sheep who fails to grow, hates being teased so she tries various ways to make herself look bigger. However, her diminuitive size saves the day when a wolf attacks. Lewis tells his simple story in an understated style with no unessential details or descriptions. This gives the story the quality of a fable. The illustrations are painted in a folk-primitive style that combines humorous-looking sheep with dramatic well-designed backgrounds. Color is used effectively to reflect the action of the story. A pleasant and charming book. Jane Gardner Connor, formerly at South Carolina State Library, Columbia
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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