Too Much Fluff for Meadow Bloom?

By Sandra Hummel

Is starting school at a brand-new place a little too scary-especially when you feel like you don't fit in?

Guildo M h, an extraordinarily fluffy sheep from Germany, has just moved to a new neighborhood with his best friend, Bigbear. He thought surviving broccoli proved he was brave enough for anything until he learns that tomorrow is his first day at Meadow Bloom Elementary.

Worried that his accent, size, and extra fluffy wool will make him stand out, Guildo enters a classroom full of unfamiliar faces. At recess, he introduces his classmates to the German game Fangen and discovers that his thick wool hides a surprising superpower.

For ages 4 to 8, this warmly illustrated story helps children navigate first-day jitters, moving to a new country, cultural differences, and the fear of not fitting in. Includes a fun German-to-English glossary for young readers.

A heartwarming reminder that what makes us different is what makes us special.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 191850640X
• ISBN13: 9781918506402
• Release Date: May 2026
• Publisher: Storytime Publishers
• Length: 38 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.1" x 8.5"