Baabwaa and Wooliam: A Tale of Literacy, Dental Hygiene, and Friendship

This "cleverly humorous" chapter book introduces Baabwaa, a knitting sheep, and Wooliam, a reading sheep, whose peaceful lives are interrupted by the arrival of a wolf in sheep's clothing. What starts as a classic fable setup quickly turns on its head when the wolf is flattered by his literary fame. The story then blossoms into an unlikely friendship, exploring themes of acceptance, literacy, and even dental hygiene in a lighthearted way. Perfect for ages 4-11, it's a joy to read aloud and offers gentle lessons without being preachy.

“Cleverly humorous and a joy to read aloud. . . . Great for knitters, for readers, for fun-seeking adventurers.”— Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Baabwaa is a sheep who loves to knit. Wooliam is a sheep who loves to read. It sounds a bit boring, but they like it. Then, quite unexpectedly, a third sheep shows up. A funny-looking sheep who wears a tattered wool coat and has long, dreadfully decaying teeth. Wooliam, being well-read, recognizes their new acquaintance: the Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing! The wolf is so flattered to discover that his literary reputation precedes him that he stops trying to eat Baabwaa and Wooliam. And a discovery by the sheep turns the encounter into an unexpected friendship in this hilarious tale from David Elliott and Melissa Sweet.