Brave Little Finn (Sweet Pea & Friends Series #2)

by Jennifer Churchman, John Churchman

Overview

Meet the adorable and resilient baby lamb Finn in this true story about friendship and courage — a follow-up to the bestselling picture book phenomenon The SheepOver!

Newborn lamb Finn, raised inside the farmhouse, isn't as big and strong as the other animals on the farm. He can't help but be frightened as he ventures outside and encounters unfamiliar sights, sounds, and creatures. With the help of Farmer John and his animal friends, Little Finn learns to be brave and mighty.

This charming story by John and Jennifer Churchman, featuring real animals on their bustling Vermont farm (including Sweet Pea from The SheepOver!), celebrates the magic of friendship and finding the courage within.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780316273596
Publisher:	Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication date:	10/04/2016
Series:	Sweet Pea & Friends Series , #2
Pages:	40
Sales rank:	340,845
Product dimensions:	10.20(w) x 11.20(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	3 - 6 Years

About the Author

John Churchman is a photographer, artist, and farmer. Jennifer Churchman is a multimedia artist and writer.

John and Jennifer combine their talents to give voice to the stories of all the animals who surround them and add boundless enjoyment to their lives. They have made their home on a small farm in the beautiful countryside of Essex, Vermont, with their daughter Gabrielle. They are also the authors of Brave Little Finn, A Farm for Maisie,and the New York Times bestseller The SheepOver.

Editorial Reviews

10/24/2016
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.)

Publishers Weekly

"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."—Publishers Weekly

Praise for The SheepOver:

"The Churchmans capture something that feels like a modern-day fairy tale."—Publishers Weekly

"I'd never met John, or heard of his farm, but when he brought in this book for us to consider selling, it was hard not to jump over the counter and pump his hand in congratulations.... This is a book that sells itself the minute you put it into a customer's hands."—Elizabeth Bluemle, Publishers Weekly Shelftalker blog

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