Sophie the sheep once had a smile as bright as the orange curl on top of her head. But her joy vanished the day she became lost in the Valley of Thorns. Though her little ones try their best to help out, Sophie is gripped by fear, holding tightly to a fading dream. All the while, the Good Shepherd watches with compassion, longing to offer her a new beginning-if only she would ask.
This book is to encourage parents and children who are facing loss of a parent through divorce or separation. It shows how a scared sheep mom can pull her wool together and do what was best for her little lambs. She shows bravery when she learns to let go and finally ask the Good Shepherd for help. She learns that only the Good Shepherd can meet her deepest needs, which is to be truly loved.