Billy and the Black Lamb
Ages 4 - 8
On a rural farm, Billy watches as a newborn lamb is rejected by his mother just because he looks different from the others.
“I want him,” says Billy.
But claiming him as his own is only the beginning. The energetic little lamb follows Billy everywhere and never seems to tire, even after hours of playing. When his mischievous ways begin to lead him into trouble, Billy soon learns that it is up to him to find a way to make his little lamb feel at home.
Billy and the Black Lamb is a gentle, character-driven picture book about belonging, compassion, and choosing what others overlook.
Inspired by memories of rural farm life and lovingly revised for a new generation, this quiet story celebrates the bond between a child and the animal who becomes his own.
A Quick Look Inside
This endearing story was discovered in some family keepsakes left behind by the author's mother. It was written decades ago by Amy Moores Sawtelle and brought to life by Nannette Richford through gentle revisions and illustrations using Digital Mixed Media.