Book Review: Gizelle's Silly, Soggy Day (OT)(children's, sheep)

Gizelle's Silly, Soggy Day, by Joy VanDertuin and Michelle Hill (Winning Champion Press, 2021, 53 pp, 3-8 years or ages 3-5, $9.99) Reviewed by Skye Anderson.

Gizelle, an adorable black-face lamb, lives on a farm with other sheep, other animals, and border collie Gracie. But Gizelle, rather than sticking together with the other sheep often goes off on her own to find sweet grass to eat, so Gracie must keep a close eye on her. 

One day Gizelle wanders too far and gets into trouble during bad weather. Will the other animals who are usually enemies (and either prey or predators) come to her aid? How does Gracie do a 'call to arms'? And what can Gizelle do to thank them all in return?

Fun illustrations make friends of all the animals for the young reader: the tale is full of suspense with a lovely ending.

Most pages have a little circled illustration that can also be found as part of the larger illustration on the facing page, creating a contest to teach little readers to look closely.

We love Gizelle and can't wait to read Gizelle's Whimsical, Wintery Day.