Follow the pick-up truck as it takes the sheepdog across the farm to help with the newborn lambs.
This real-world rhyming story takes children behind the scenes of one of the busiest times on a sheep farm. Along the way, they discover how farmers and sheepdogs work together to care for newborn lambs and keep the flock safe.
Written especially for children who love vehicles, the story uses their fascination with the pick-up truck as a gateway to understanding how the world works. Beautifully illustrated by Richard O'Neill, every page is filled with authentic farm scenes that encourage children to spot familiar vehicles, animals and people while making connections with the world around them.
Children will discover:
- How farmers care for sheep during lambing season.
- The important role sheepdogs play in moving and protecting the flock.
- How pick-up trucks help farmers travel across the farm.
- The teamwork involved in caring for animals.
Created with the support of people who know farming first-hand, this story reflects the real jobs and journeys that take place during lambing season.