Cover of Maury had a little lamb

Maury had a little lamb

by Janette Oke

Animal Friends (Bethany House)

Reading Level 3-4 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

When a tiny lamb named Shandy is left all alone, a kind boy steps in to give him love and care. Together, they face the challenges of farm life until Shandy is ready to find his place with the other sheep. A gentle tale about friendship, kindness, and growing up.

Representation & Themes

AnimalsFriendshipFarm LifeComing of Age

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Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
0764224573
Pages
79
Publisher
Bethany Backyard
Published
2001
Type
Fiction
Word Count
5,780

Subjects

Lambs -- Juvenile fictionSheep -- FictionOrphaned animals -- FictionAnimals -- Infancy -- FictionFarm life -- FictionSheepAnimalsOrphaned animalsInfancyJuvenile fictionFictionLambsFarm life