New children's book: Nella the Lamb

Heimalambið Nella is a new children’s book by Betta á Dalinum, illustrated by Jana Jonhardsdóttir. A “heimalamb” is a lamb that is raised at home, typically because its ewe has died. In this sweet story, Nella the lamb comes to live in Betta and Jóhan’s house.

Nella is given a small piece of land below the house where she can live and graze, but things do not go as planned. She dislikes being confined in an enclosure and does not want to be alone. She tries to escape, chases dogs, makes a mess in the basement, and interferes with both the sheepfold and the haymaking—causing trouble wherever she goes. Her mood is also strongly affected by the weather.

The book is 72 pages long and is published by BFL.

Betta á Dalinum has worked as a teacher in Klaksvík until she retired in 2025. She has always been writing but this is her first published book.

Jana Jonhardsdóttir is a Faroese illustrator and artist with an art degree from Bath Spa University.