CORKING, Judy Ann Sadler.
Perhaps you, too, remember an old-fashioned tube shaped craft tool called a corking spool? Maybe you're accustomed to a name such as a knitting spool, a knitting Nancy, or even a Bizzy Lizzy? The tool has many titles, is easy to create, and is a clever way to make knitted tubes for finger puppets, animals, scarves, tube socks, doll clothes, and more. The projects are shown in all-color comic-book style drawings for child friendly instruction. With extra pages on pom-poms, a little adult help, and some imagination, kids will be mesmerized and productive!  ISBN: 1550742655. 7½" x 10" softcover, 32 pages.  $6.95  #139237

THE GOAT IN THE RUG, Charles L. Blood & Martin Link.
Weaving, from start to finish, a traditional Navajo rug is told from the goat's point of view. Shearing and washing the wool, carding and spinning on the drop spindle, plying, and a humorous hitch in the dyeing which worries the goat combine to make this a tender and informative story. For ages 10 and under.  ISBN: 0689714181. 7" x 10" softcover, $6.99  #139043

KIDS' EASY KNITTING PROJECTS: Quick Starts for Kids!, Peg Blanchette.
Projects in this volume are at a beginner’s level, following basic knitting directions, but a young child may need an adult to guide untrained hands grappling with needles and yarn. With supervision kids can make scarves, slippers, socks, stuffed animals and hats. Encouraging the child to be inventive, simple tips are sprinkled throughout the book, such as "Loosen up!" and "Stretch your creative muscles!" The clever drawings and diagrams teach the child a wonderful craft. Line drawings. ISBN: 1885593481.  $8.95  #139238  Out of print - limited stock remaining.

KIDS KNITTING, Melanie Falick. 
If you've ever heard anyone, of any age, say, "I wish I could knit," get this book!  This colorful, well-illustrated book takes children, and/or their adult companion through the process of learning to knit, dyeing with Kool-aid, and several knitting projects: bath puppets, a backpack, hat, socks, sweater.  ISBN: 1885183763.  128 pgs.  8¼" x 9¼" hardcover, $17.95  #139046

LAMB: Touch 'N Feel, Bettina Paterson.
Momma sheep is looking for little lamb.  Lift the flaps to see what she does find!  Illustrated with charming torn-paper artwork, the cover has a "wooly" inset and wiggly eye.  ISBN 0333744934. Die-cut paper over board, $5.95.  #139354

A New Coat for Anna,  H. Ziefert & A. Lobel.
This WWII story, with delightful color illustrations, is based on a true story of wearing a too-small coat because there were no coats, hardly any food and little money.  Anna's mother trades grandfather's watch for wool from a farmer and on through the process.  Sheep shearers, spinners, dyers, weavers and tailors will delight in this warm story ending with a visit to the sheep to show them their wool. All ages (with 2nd and 3rd graders able to read most of the words).  ISBN: 0394898613.  8" x 10" softcover.  $6.99  #139136

Sam Sheep Can't Sleep, Stephen Cartwright
A cute story unfolds as Sam, who is having trouble falling asleep, awakens his friends hoping they can help him. After many endeavors to lull him to sleep they miss him and when found, Sam is snoozing away. A simple phonics lesson is found under the easy to lift flaps. Very well illustrated, this book is a must for toddlers.  $6.95  #139137

Silkworms, Sylvia A. Johnson. 
Although a very scientific book ( it includes a very graphic dissection photo), it is always fascinating. Large, detailed photographs are used to illustrate this marvel of nature. It is a must for anyone eager to learn about nature and how people and nature, in this case, insects, can interact to produce something useful and beautiful. Ages 8 and up.  ISBN: 0822595575. Softcover, $5.95  #139051

When Sheep Cannot Sleep, Satoshi Kitamura.
Read and look at the pictures in this little book with your favorite little person. A sheep book that helps very young people "see" a page and guides them through the human experience of learning to visualize counting and numbers in a very creative fashion. Each illustration in this book is a gem. ISBN: 0374483590.  8½" x 10" softcover. $5.95  #139053  Out of print - limited stock remaining.

Woolly's Walk, Stephen Cartwright.
Woolly is looking for some lunch and tries to eat everything he shouldn’t. After being told what not to eat and why he should not eat these things, he is told what is right and safe for him to eat. A good safety lesson for little minds and the feel-and-stroke pictures are vividly illustrated.  ISBN: 0794500390. Hardcover $7.95  #139241 Out of print - limited stock remaining.

Your Sheep:  A Kid's Guide To Raising and Showing, Paula Simmons & D. L. Salsbury, DVM.
Forget the subtitle. This book will be valuable to you whether you're a child or adult. If you haven't raised sheep before, you'll have dozens of questions. Can I get my sheep to come when I call? What kind of pasture and home must my sheep have? What shall I give my sheep to eat? This book will be a constant source of help in answering those and other questions. Both authors have had many years of experience with their own sheep, and their wise and friendly advice will help you to be the very best shepherd of your sheep. 120 pages, illustrated.  ISBN: 0882667696. Softcover, $14.95  #139054