Hats On For Polka Dot [Paperback]

Kathleen Sampson (Author)

Book Description

A baby alpaca is born with spots all over her and the Farmers aren't too sure what to do with her. Polka Dot's alpaca friends, Sebastian and Picka Lillie, are on her side when Wooly bully, the farm's top ribbon taker, makes fun of her. What happens after shearing day is a surprise to everyone!

Editorial Reviews

Review

A delightful tale which introduces children to the wonders and gentle charm of the alpaca. -- Carole Van House & Donna Pearre, Skandia, Michigan

Children will love this upbeat story that catches the flavor of a small herd. -- Lynn & Ginny Hall, Ilseboro, Maine

What a great story! -- Leah Dewald, Rapid City, South Dakota

About the Author

Kathleen Sampson writes corporate newsletters. She lives in Virginia suburb outside Washington, DC.

Illustrator Bill Brack is a professional artist for the Department of the Navy. He lives in Virginia.

Product Details

• Paperback: 20 pages
• Publisher: The Robin Company Press (May 28, 2000)
• ISBN-10: 0967802601
• ISBN-13: 978-0967802602
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,577,949 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Take it with you!, May 22, 2002

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Deb Bergmann (Ohio United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hats On For Polka Dot (Paperback)

When I take my alpacas to local schools, I like to read this book to the elementary aged children. Its simple message of acceptance and the value of diversity engages children in a well written, easy to read aloud book with atractive drawings. The terms used to refer to alpacas and fiber use help to introduce children to these delightful creatures.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Your kids already know about ducks, November 21, 2000

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TechReview (Washington State) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hats On For Polka Dot (Paperback)

.. so instead of getting a copy of The Ugly Duckling, why not expand their horizons a bit and pick up a copy of this delightful tale about a young alpaca aptly named Polka Dot? The moral is similar, and you'll get the opportunity to introduce them to a wonderful farm animal that they might not be familiar with. Turn it into a total experience: take them to an alpaca ranch (there's one near you, I'm sure - find one on the Web); surf the Web and show them some of the thousands of alpaca sites out there; talk about what alpacas are and what they do; buy them an alpaca hat to go with it. Much more educational and entertaining than yet another duck story. Highly recommended.