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It’s shearing time on the farm, and the sheep are ready for their woolly makeovers — but will George get home from cricket in time to help Ruby and Lucy bring the mob under cover before the rain sets in?

Join the Farmer family and champion New Zealand shearers Susan and Kev in this fun and educational picture book all about sheep and shearing. Kids will discover how wool is carefully removed, sorted and used — from fleece to fibre.

With 14 full-page colour illustrations, this 32-page story is a brilliant way to teach children about the wool industry, animal care and teamwork on the farm. Great for little animal lovers or future shearers!

If you love this book, make sure you check out our hit song, 'Mate, where's my next sheep?' on iTunes, Google Play Music or Spotify. or watch our paddock-to-plate episode of 'Learn about Wool' with George the Farmer on YouTube or ABC iView.

First released in 2015 this title has now moved into it's second edition. Printed in South Australia using vegetable-based inks on paper from well-managed forests.

ISBN: 978-0-6458597-3-7 (Second Edition)

About the Series

George the Farmer isn’t just a character — he’s a whole world of fun and learning. Created in regional South Australia, our award-winning picture books inspire kids to connect with the land, understand where their food and fibre come from, and celebrate the everyday heroes of agriculture.

Each book follows George, Dr Ruby and their family as they face real-life farm challenges — from shearing sheep and harvesting apples to fixing dairy dilemmas and investigating bee breakouts. Every story is packed with gentle humour, strong female characters, and ripper facts about modern farming.

But the books are just the beginning! George the Farmer is also home to:

• Free, curriculum-aligned educator resources (F–Year 4)
• Catchy paddock-to-plate music and songs
• Popular YouTube and ABC iView videos
• Stage shows, puzzles, dolls and more

Perfect for kids aged 2–10 — whether they live in the city or the bush.