This series of Country Tales stories by Nicola Davies are complimented
by charming and emotive line drawings by Cathy Fisher, the collaboration
behind CILIP Greenaway Medal longlisted titles Perfect and The Pond.
In The Little Mistake, Rosie is given a sheepdog puppy to rear who
looks and behaves differently than the other sheepdogs on the farm and
is too friendly to herd the sheep. When she overhears her parents
referring to her as their "little mistake," her puppy teaches her that
not all mistakes are bad in this charming story about belonging and
finding your place. One of a series of titles for young people exploring
identity and personal and family issues in a rural setting, mediated
through interactions with animals and the natural world.