"Mary Had a Little Lamb" by Tania Hurt Newton is a whimsical retelling of the classic nursery rhyme. The story follows young Mary and her beloved little lamb, highlighting themes of friendship, loyalty, and the joy of childhood. Mary takes her lamb everywhere, from school to play, showcasing the special bond between them. However, Mary faces challenges when others do not understand her attachment to her furry friend. Through colorful illustrations and engaging prose, the book captures the innocence of youth and the importance of accepting and cherishing those we love, regardless of what others may think. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Finger Puppet .

There are 16 pages in this book. This book was published in 1998 by Gullane Children's Books .

Tania Hurt-Newton is a well-known illustrator of children's books and has worked for many different publishers, including Scholastic and Hodder. She grew up in Africa, where she first discovered how funny elephants are! She currently lives in London. Linda Jennings was born in Sussex and began her career as a children's book editor. She has written over thirty children's books, many for Little Tiger Press. She now works as a freelance editor and writer, and lives in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, with her two cats. Alison Edgson was born in County Down in Northern Ireland. She studied Visual Communication at the University of Ulster in Belfast. She is currently living in France with her husband, two chocolate Labradors and a cat.