Synopses & Reviews
This is Russell.
Sometimes Russell is just a little bit out of step with the rest of the flock.
All the sheep are falling asleep -- except Russell.
What's a sheep to do?
Russell tries everything ... until, at last, he falls asleep.
Review
“A hilarious woolly insomniac…adorably funny…[A] runaway hit.” New York Times Book Review
Review
“Silly and warm…package that appeals to a broad age range…[S]imultaneously endearing and comic.” Publishers Weekly
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“Visually humorous and texturally engaging, this sleepytime tale will win giggles and requests for rereadings at storytime.” Bulletin of the Center for Children & #8217;s Books
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“A captivating debut…with a witty, engaging, and fluffy character…Russell will win the hearts of readers. School Library Journal
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“A stylish debut.” Kirkus Reviews
Synopsis
There must be a way to get a sheep to sleep
All the sheep are falling asleep--except Russell. What's a sheep to do? Count stars... Count feet...
Perfect for naptime or bedtime, this New York Times bestselling picture book is from Splat the Cat author-artist Rob Scotton.
Your sheep will giggle, and you will agree with the New York Times Book Review: "A hilarious woolly insomniac. Adorably funny. A runaway hit."
And don't miss the other funny picture books about Russell:
Russell and the Lost TreasureRussell's Christmas Magic
About the Author
Rob Scotton is the bestselling author and illustrator of
Splat the Cat;
Love, Splat;
Merry Christmas, Splat;
Scaredy-Cat, Splat!;
Russell the Sheep;
Russell and the Lost Treasure; and
Russells Christmas Magic. His work can also be found on greeting cards, ceramics, textiles, prints, stationery, and glassware. An honors graduate of Leicester Polytechnic, Rob now lives in Rutland, England, with his wife, Liz, who is also an artist.
Rob Scotton is the bestselling author and illustrator of Splat the Cat; Love, Splat; Merry Christmas, Splat; Scaredy-Cat, Splat!; Russell the Sheep; Russell and the Lost Treasure; and Russells Christmas Magic. His work can also be found on greeting cards, ceramics, textiles, prints, stationery, and glassware. An honors graduate of Leicester Polytechnic, Rob now lives in Rutland, England, with his wife, Liz, who is also an artist.
Kids Q&A
Read the Kids' Q&A with Rob Scotton