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.
Review
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;
andmdash;School Library Journal
andquot;The combination of formula and subject is such a natural itand#39;s a wonder Shaw and Apple waited this long to put them together. A beguiling bedtime book and a nice choice for just before nap time.andquot;
andmdash;Kirkus
andquot;The endearing colored-pencil illustrations portray the animalsand#39; emotions with clarity and wit...this amiable picture book is just right for bedtime reading.andquot;
andmdash;Booklist
andquot;Appleand#39;s soft colored-pencil illustrations set a peaceful pastoral scene, while the soothing assonant sounds of the text ask young listeners to, well, begin, counting their own sheep.andquot;
andmdash;Horn Book Magazine
Synopsis
Synopsis
Prepare little ones for bedtime with this whimsical book of simple rhymes and gentle, soothing pictures. With lyrical rhymes, this charming board book describes the sleeping habits of over a dozen animals, including species both common and rare, from ducklings to sloths, bats to giraffes. With its gentle rhymes and sweet, soothing pictures Are You Sleeping, Little One? is the perfect way for little ones (and parents ) to end the day.
Synopsis
With lyrical rhymes, this charming board book describes the sleeping habits of over a dozen animals, including species both common and rare, from ducklings to sloths, bats to giraffes. With its gentle rhymes and sweet, soothing pictures Are You Sleeping, Little One? is the perfect way for little ones (and parents ) to end the day.
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Prepare little ones for bedtime with this whimsical book of simple rhymes and gentle, soothing pictures.
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Introduce young children to how baby animals sleep with this whimsical board book. With lyrical bedtime rhymes, it describes the sleeping habits of over a dozen animals, including species both common and rare, from ducklings to sloths, bats to giraffes! Its gentle rhymes and sweet, soothing pictures are the perfect way for little ones to end the day.
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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
Hans-Christian Schmidt and Andrea Nemet have collaborated on many children's books, including
When a Coconut Falls on your Head and
Five Little Sleepyheads.Cynthia Vance wrote Red, Yellow, Blue, and You (My First Colors) and edited Everett, the Incredibly Helpful Helper, both published by Abbeville Press. She lives in New York.