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Reviewed on October 1, 2015 | December Holidays Roundup
Gr 4–6—Rather than the expected humans and their crooks, the certain poor shepherds of this story are Ima and Lila, a goat and dog, respectively. Ima, the nurturer, tends to the flock by guiding them to safe paths and finding the good plants for grazing. Lila's large size makes her the ideal herder and protector from predators. Both share lonely, melancholy pasts of being separated fro...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2015
New ed., 1996, Simon. When a glorious star appears, dog Lila and goat Ima, who guard their master's sheep, are called by its strong ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More