And the winner is…

Congratulations to 7-year old Shriyani of Temecula, CA. We are pleased to award the first place prize of a $25 Amazon gift card and a signed copy of Fiona The Lost Sheep to Shriyani. Thanks to all of our entrants!

Fiona The Lost Sheep as drawn by 7-year old Shriyani of Temecula, CA

The Runner Up is 9-year old Sriya of California

2nd place entry of Fiona in 9 year old Sriya

Third place goes to 3 year old (🤯) Jay, of Perris, CA

3rd place entry by 3-yer old Jay

You can see all of the entries by clicking here. Again, thanks to all entrants!

Inspired by the incredible true story …

In 2021, a kayaker off the coast of Scotland noticed a sheep in a very strange place. At the bottom of a very steep cliff, with no evident way of how she arrived there or how she might get back up, a sheep had taken up home on a rocky shore. A cave and fresh grass near by provided food and shelter … but no companionship. This book for children teaches the value of friendship, perseverance, and unconditional love. Read more about the story below, or click to buy the book available at Amazon.com.

Sheep grazing on grass near rocky shoreline with cave and ocean view

Given the name Fiona, she remained stranded …

For 18 months, Fiona was at the bottom of the cliff. Numerous attempts to rescue her by sea and by ground failed. Well fed and seemingly happy, locals bided their time but never gave up on her…

Illustration of a sheep wearing a leather harness.

Rescued at last …

Finally, on November 4th, 2023, a team of climbers and riggers were able to reach Fiona, set her in a makeshift hoist, and pull her up the side of the steep cliff to safety.

Living in Scotland …

Fiona now lives happily at Dalscone Farm in southern Scotland, just 25 miles north of the English border.