Luca the Lamb and the Wild, Woolly Day

Luca is on the loose! Join the chase to catch Luca the lamb. This entertaining farm adventure follows a gaggle of kids in pursuit of a mischievous runaway. As little Luca frisks and frolics his way through the Karoo veld and farmsteads, young readers see the world of wool in action: sheepdogs rounding up the flock, shearers skilfully shaving fluffy sheep, handsome stud rams winning rosettes, crafters spinning yarn. . . all the way to a fancy fashion show of wacky woollen outfits.

Peppered throughout the story are snippets of information for curious youngsters: How fast can you shear a sheep? How many socks do you get from one fleece? How clever is a sheepdog?

This comical, colourful tale is richly illustrated and proudly South African. The reading level aligns...