"The Very Tame Lamb" is a color lithograph from William Nicholson's "The Square Book of Animals," a celebrated early twentieth century children's book known for its bold, simplified forms and striking use of color. Nicholson's design exemplifies the aesthetic principles of the Arts and Crafts movement through its flat pictorial space and economical composition, presenting the lamb as a gentle, approachable subject rendered in the artist's characteristic decorative style. The work demonstrates Nicholson's mastery of the lithographic medium and his ability to create memorable animal illustrations that appealed to both children and discerning adult viewers.