When Joe goes to stay with his aunt and uncle on their farm he is more than a little afraid of all the different animals. But with all the bravado he can muster he asserts fiercely, "I'm not scared!". Only when Uncle Will needs his help to deliver a lamb in the middle of the night can Joe finally acknowledge his fears. And only when he sees the little creature, more vulnerable and fearful than he is, is he able to overcome them. When Mum and Dad return Joe is proud to show off his baby lamb, and his new-found confidence! Children will identify and sympathise with Joe's secret fears in this warm and tender portrayal of a small boy's first experience of staying away from Mum and Dad.

 

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 2003 by Pan Macmillan .

Christian Birmingham graduated in illustration from Exeter College of Art and Design in 1991, and is one of the most talented artists of his generation. A former teacher and head of sixth form, Ian Whybrow is now a full time author.