Synopses & Reviews
Itand#39;s time for bed but the sheep just canand#39;t settle down.and#160;and#160;Never fear, a trusty sheepdog is here to help.and#160;and#160;What will it take to get these restless sheep to bed?and#160;and#160;A hug?and#160; A blanket?and#160; A drink of water?and#160;and#160; Will this dedicated collie ever get these bleating sheep to sleep?and#160;From the team behind the bestselling SHEEPand#160;INand#160;Aand#160;JEEP, this sweet and silly sleepytime tale is perfect for anyone putting a demanding little one to bed. This sturdy board book is just right for little hands.
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"Another shear delight . . . There's nothing sheepish about these lambs; they're energetic, expressive, and completely disarming. A rambunctious romp." School Library Journal, Starred
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"Fans of Shaw's silly sheep will flock to this . . . woolly adventure. . . . A rambunctious outing with riotous results." School Library Journal, Starred
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"The very simple sentences, the rhymed text, and the humorous tone are perfect for beginning readers." School Library Journal, Starred
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andquot;The story is illustrated with Appleandrsquo;s signature colored-pencil drawings; they are sweet and soft, just right for bedtime...This book will be a favorite for any reluctant sleepyheadsandquot;
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"A joyous lark for story time sharing or for the beginning reader's independent amusement." Booklist, ALA
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"Theyre at it again. The rambunctious sheep, who have so delighted kids with their antics, are back, this time decked out for Halloween highjinks. . . . A Halloween treat to enjoy over and over again." Booklist Booklist, ALA
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In this sweet and simple picture book read-aloud, five restless sheep cant get to sleep until a helpful collie comes to their rescue.
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It's time for bed but the sheep just can't settle down. Never fear, a trusty sheepdog is here to help. What will it take to get these restless sheep to bed? A hug? A blanket? A drink of water? Will this dedicated collie ever get these bleating sheep to sleep? From the team behind the bestselling SHEEP IN A JEEP, this sweet and silly sleepytime tale is perfect for anyone putting a demanding little one to bed.
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In thisand#160;sweet and simpleand#160;picture bookand#160;read-aloud,and#160;five restless sheep canand#8217;t get to sleep until a helpful collie comes to their rescue.
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The "lovable muttonheads" are off to the store in search of the perfect birthday gift in this latest in the sheep series of rhymed read-alouds.
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That fun flock is raring for a rugged hiking adventure. Rapid rhythm, rhyme, and colorful illustrations make this a perfect introduction to poetry.
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The sheep are back, and this time they're hungry, venturing into a tea shop for even more rollicking fun and, of course, disasters.
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What could be better than a misadventure from that rambunctious flock of sheep in board-book form? Two! Now sized perfectly for even the smallest hands, two of Nancy Shaw and Margot Apple's enchanting titles from their sheep series are board books. In Sheep in a Shop, the sheep are off to the store in search of the perfect birthday gift. With these muttonheads, a normal outing is sure to turn into a joyous lark. Rhyming text and disarming illustrations make these shear delights!
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The rhyming misadventures of a group of zany sheep on a pirate ship.
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What will happen when the sheep go trick-or-treating? Could there be wolves lurking in the woods, hoping to waylay them as they return home with their bags full of goodies? In crisp verse and whimsically eerie pictures, Nancy Shaw and Margot Apple tell the lively story of a remarkable Halloween adventure. Simple sentences, rhyming text, and a humorous tone make this the perfect treat for beginning readers. Fans of this adventuresome flock of sheep will not want to miss this Halloween treat.
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Thisand#160;sweet and simple read-aloud tells the story of five restless sheep who canandrsquo;t get to sleep until a helpful collie comes to their rescue. The sturdy board book is just right for little hands.
About the Author
Nancyand#160;Shaw is the author of seven beloved tales featuring the endearing and comical sheep. Shecame up with the idea for the sheep books during a very long car trip with her husband and two children.and#160;She lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan with her family. For more information, visithttp://www.nancyshawbooks.com/.and#160;Margot Apple is a freelance illustrator, havingand#160;illustrated more than fifty books for childrenand#160;while also producing illustrations for "Cricket" and "Ladybug" magazines. She now lives in Shelburn Falls, Massachusetts, with her husband and their pets, a dog and a cat.