Russell the Sheep

Written & illustrated by Rob Scotton

Part of the Russell the Sheep series

A sleepless sheep seeks the secret to slumber.

5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 2,818 ratings

32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Russell the sheep can't fall asleep while the rest of the flock dozes off. He tries counting stars and feet, but nothing works. Will Russell ever find the key to dreamland? Join this woolly insomniac on a whimsical journey to discover the secret to a good night's sleep. Perfect for bedtime, this tale promises giggles and a heartwarming resolution.

From the publisher

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.

At a glance

Format
Pages: 32
Reading age: 2–5
Audience: Board
Lexile: AD430L

Themes & topics

Books about bedtime Books about sleep Books about sheep and lambs Books about problem solving Books about bedtime and dreams

What readers & critics say

Reviews

5.8

out of 7

6.0

“A very fun story about a sheep trying to go to sleep! I love the humor in this book, and think it's so fun for bedtime. This book has a great story and the illustrations are dreamy!”

B is for Bookworm

Trusted reviewer

5.5

“This is such a great book! The illustrations are hilarious (be sure to spot the frog on every page!) and I love how they tell at least half the story. The story is a great length for a board book—a little more meat than your couple word per page board book but you can still read it fast enough that munchkins don't get bored before you're ready to turn the page.”

Marmee

Trusted reviewer

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