A Woolly Tale
Chris the merino sheep, nervous about his first shearing, escapes into the bush. At first Chris enjoys his new life among the gum trees, but as the years go by, his fleece grows heavier and heavier. Chris’s journey into the unknown takes a turn when he encounters a wiry dingo.
Is the dingo here to help Chris overcome his fears? Can Chris find his way back to the farm? Will he become the world’s woolliest sheep?
Jackie Hosking has been writing poetry and stories for children for over twenty years. Her poems are regularly published by The School Magazine and her picture books have been published by Walker Books, Scholastic and Larrikin House. Presently, Jackie has six picture books out with eight in the pipeline.
Paul Lalo was born in France and, in 2004, arrived in Australia to study animation at the Queensland College of Art. Paul has worked as a director, animator and motion designer for TV commercials, music videos and documentaries. Paul is co-founder of Melbourne-based animation boutique Soymilk Studio which specialises in stop-motion and motion design.