Dig was a sheep—a
very special sheep.
While all the other sheep have the typical white wool, Digby’s
wool is white with red stripes. Digby feels different. One
day Digby spies a large red and white air balloon and follows
it. His journey to belong begins. Will Digby find a place
where it’s okay to be different? Or will he give up
and come home?
I’m not sure what I enjoyed most about
this book because it has so much to offer. The storyline is
perfect for all ages. Digby shows us that it’s okay
to be different and it’s okay to feel the need to belong.
As I read, I so wanted Digby to find his happy ending. And
I wanted to share it with my grandson. The book format is
unique (18.2 x 7 inches). The illustrations are imaginative
and inspiring. And the muted colors are so beautiful. I highly
recommend Digby Differs and hope the book makes its way to
many school and local libraries.
Digby debut in Germany in 2007. Author Ann
Garlid translated the US version
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