On a remote Scottish island, two children find an abandoned lamb and take her home. They call her 'Uan', which means 'lamb' in Gaelic. Slowly the lamb grows up and they love playing with her and taking her everywhere. What will happen when she becomes a sheep? Sandra Klaassen depicts the Outer Hebrides in drawings brimming with life and her love of the landscape and people. This is a charming story told through the eyes of two young children.

Uan the Little Lamb (Picture Kelpies)

Children's Books

Klaassen, Sandra

Animals

Kelpies

It's Christmas Eve in the house of Mac the cat and the family is busy preparing for Christmas Day. Catriona accidentally finds her Christmas present, some beautiful jewelry, but then loses the ring. Meanwhile the family buys an enormous Christmas tree, which Mac is determined to climb... Can Mac and Catriona find the ring before Mum and Dad notice? And will Mac get his way and climb the now “much-decorated” tree?   A warm and funny festive story from everyone's favorite Edinburgh cat.

Mac's Christmas Star (Picture Kelpies)

Forrester, Margaret

Floris Books

Peg the little sheepdog is too shy to be a good farm dog. All Peg's brothers and sisters have found new homes -- but who wants a sheepdog that's scared of lambs? Peg is lonely until a new family move in nearby and take her home. They love her but Peg isn't used to living in a house and she's still not very brave. Will she ever be a good family dog? This touching story of family love and teaching a new pet is a wonderful companion to Sandra Klaassen's much-loved Uan the Little Lamb. Her heartwarming illustrations abound with gentle fun and the beauty of the Scottish Hebrides.

Peg the Little Sheepdog (Picture Kelpies)

Peg the sheepdog puppy lives with her family on a remote Scottish Hebridean island. But Peg is no ordinary sheepdog -- she's afraid of sheep! Then one day, the family rescues a baby lamb and calls her Uan, which means "lamb" in Gaelic. But Peg is a bit worried about living with a little lamb. How will Peg and Uan ever become friends? Bringing together beautiful illustrations from Sandra Klaassen's much-loved picture books, Uan the Little Lamb and Peg the Little Sheepdog, this adorable board book introduces very young ones to these charming characters with a sweet story about friendship.

Peg and Uan: Making Friends (Wee Kelpies)

Finn, a baby gray seal, is afraid to go into the sea: it is just too big for him! His mother and his friend Sula try to persuade him, but Finn is happy sitting by his rock pool watching the little creatures. Then one day a big wave sweeps Finn into the sea. Will he be able to finally overcome his fears and find where he truly belongs? This is a heart-warming story about growing up and learning to embrace new experiences. Artist Sandra Klaassen fills her characters with life and expression and her dramatic landscapes are rendered in beautiful, detailed watercolor illustrations.

Finn the Little Seal