A story worth sharing
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A True Story
How Well Do You Know Mary Had a Little Lamb?
a comfy read along
A story made for little listeners
Snuggle up for a special read! This beautifully illustrated story takes your little listener far past the familiar poem, revealing the heartwarming, complete adventure of Mary and her loyal little lamb.
It’s a perfect, thoughtful tale designed to spark curiosity, kindness, and sweet moments with the ones you love.
fun side quests
Play an Egg-cellent Hide-and-Seek!
Challenge your little one to an "Egg Hunt" as you read. A clever little hatching egg is hidden somewhere on every single illustration! It's a wonderful way to:
- Boost observation skills.
- Keep little eyes focused on the beautiful artwork.
- Encourage reading and re-reading to find them all!
jesus's love
The Shepherd's Heart
This story of Mary and her devoted lamb offers a parallel to the greatest love of all.
It's a thoughtful, cherished tale designed to resonate with themes of deep loyalty and unconditional presence.
"We love him, because he first loved us." - 1 John 4:19
thoughtful conversations
Teach Your Children about the Moral of the Story
The loving bond between Mary and her lamb is a powerful starting point for deeper conversations.
The final pages include conversational prompts, designed to help you gently guide your children toward understanding key concepts like loyalty, kindness, and unconditional love in both the story and their own lives.
Historical Facts about "Mary Had a Little Lamb"
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Mary's Lamb is Born
Mary's Lamb had three healthy ewe's. One lamb and later twins of her own. Years later, Mary's lamb died on Thanksgiving morning in Mary's arms.
Lowell Mason is Inspired
The original poem was put to music and became a nursery rhyme by Lowell Mason, who also wrote, Joy to the World and Nearer, My God, to Thee.
Thanksgiving
Sarah Hale, the author of Mary Had a Little Lamb wrote letters with the same request to five U.S. Presidents over a 17 year period. Abraham Lincoln finally granted her request and declared Thanksgiving be established as a national holiday.
Mary Makes History
The words in the nursery rhyme, "Mary Had a Little Lamb" were the first words ever recorded in history. Thomas Edison recorded his own voice reading the poem on his first phonograph.
The Redstone Schoolhouse
The Redstone School, which was built in 1798, was purchased by Henry Ford and relocated to a churchyard on the property of Longfellow's Wayside Inn in Sudbury, Massachusetts.
Mary's Lamb Memorialized
A statue representing Mary's Little Lamb stands in the town center of Sterling, Massachusetts.
Mary's Lamb is Born
Mary's Lamb had three healthy ewe's. One lamb and later twins of her own. Years later, Mary's lamb died on Thanksgiving morning in Mary's arms.
Lowell Mason is Inspired
The original poem was put to music and became a nursery rhyme by Lowell Mason, who also wrote, Joy to the World and Nearer, My God, to Thee.
Thanksgiving
Sarah Hale, the author of Mary Had a Little Lamb wrote letters with the same request to five U.S. Presidents over a 17 year period. Abraham Lincoln finally granted her request and declared Thanksgiving be established as a national holiday.
Mary Makes History
The words in the nursery rhyme, "Mary Had a Little Lamb" were the first words ever recorded in history. Thomas Edison recorded his own voice reading the poem on his first phonograph.
The Redstone Schoolhouse
The Redstone School, which was built in 1798, was purchased by Henry Ford and relocated to a churchyard on the property of Longfellow's Wayside Inn in Sudbury, Massachusetts.
Mary's Lamb Memorialized
A statue representing Mary's Little Lamb stands in the town center of Sterling, Massachusetts.
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