“The wool grew so thick it soon covered his eyes. It looked like he was wearing some strange disguise!”

There have been a few stories of lost, overgrown sheep. Here are the most famous examples:

• Chris (Australia – 2015): The world record holder. Chris was found in Canberra with over 40.45 kilograms (89.2 lbs) of wool, which was over 5 years old. The fleece took 42 minutes to remove and is on display at the National Museum of Australia.
• Baarack (Australia – 2021): A Merino ram found near Lancefield, Victoria, with over 35 kilograms (78 lbs) of matted wool. He was found to be underweight and partially blind due to the wool around his face.
• Shrek (New Zealand – 2004): A legendary Merino who hid in caves for six years. When caught, he had a 27-kilogram (60 lb) fleece. He became a celebrity, met the New Zealand Prime Minister, and had his shearing televised.
• Alex (Australia – 2022): Found on Mount Alexander with 40 kg (88 lbs) of wool. He was found by a hiker and was initially unable to stand due to the weight of his fleece.

Wilbur is yet another sheep who doesn’t want to be shorn! Wilbur The Woolly is an entertaining parable about trusting the good shepherd. As Wilbur avoids getting shorn and tries to do things his own way, he ends up finding himself in some sticky situations. Follow Wilbur the sheep on his journey as he discovers that getting his own way isn’t always best and the shepherd does love him after all.

Amazon Customer Review

While seemingly a Christian parable, there is nothing in this book to keep the story from being a non-religious book about love and natural cycles and life’s seasons, like growing up! It is a straightforward story with a bit of whimsy and a little bit of humor (starting with the cover art!), and I would definitely recommend it to anyone.

More Customer Reviews

Wilbur the Woolly is about handing our burdens over to God, and how weighed down we can be if we attempt to carry them all ourselves. This book convicted me. I am so guilty of hoarding my burdens. I love that this book encourages kids (and adults) to hand their worries and issues over to Him and let Him take care of us, because He loves us, and wants to take on our burdens. The illustrations are adorable, and I absolutely love the message!

Cute illustrations and a fun, rhythmic pace to the story. A positive and wise message, too; and one that children can easily understand. Such a cute little book, with a wonderful message about trust.

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