This book is a comic-satiric fable about the blessing of anonymity and the pitfalls of fame. Argyle the sheep finds comfort in belonging but also requires time away from the flock. After his wool changes into colourful strips - caused be devouring delicious flowers - his enterprising owners use his unique fleece not only to create Scotland's first pair of plaid socks but also to establish a prosperous business. But fame is fleeting.

 

There are 32 pages in this book. This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published 2007 by Boyds Mills Press .

Barbara Wallace is the author of many books for young people, including "Ghosts in the Gallery, "which was nominated for the Edgar Allen Poe Award. She lives in Alexandria, Virginia. JohnSandford has illustrated numerous books, including "Down Buttermilk Lane "by Barbara Mitchell, published by Boyds Mills Press. He lives in Grand Haven, Michigan. "