Book Series · 8 Books

Sheep in a Jeep Books

In order from Sheep in a Jeep to Sheep Go to Sleep.

Nancy E. Shaw's quick rhymes and Margot Apple's expressive sheep turn ordinary outings into energetic, good-natured slapstick.

Reviewed by the Bookroo Editors Updated August 12, 2026

Reading order

How to Read the Sheep Books

The eight stories are shown in publication order, from Sheep in a Jeep through Sheep Go to Sleep. They reuse the same flock but do not build a continuing plot, so any title can be read first.

Publication order is most useful for collectors. For a first read-aloud, choose the setting your child likes—vehicles, shopping, hiking, Halloween, space, or bedtime.

Sources: Nancy Shaw official activities and book references, Hachette Sheep in a Jeep overview.

For parents

What Parents Should Know

The humor includes bumps, crashes, messy meals, a storm at sea, getting lost, costumes, and a chaotic spaceship ride. The pictures keep every mishap light, and no one is seriously hurt.

Short rhyming lines reward children who enjoy filling in sounds and predicting words. Sheep Go to Sleep provides the calmest bedtime entry; the earlier outings are livelier read-alouds.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Sale price

$958

Book #1 · Board Book · Ages 0–4 · 1986

Sheep in a Jeep

By Nancy E. Shaw, Margot Apple (Illustrator)

Sheep in a jeep face unexpected mishaps on their countryside drive.

26 pages· 83 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud

5.9/7 Bookroo

$9.99Save 4%

Board book

Summary: A flock of adventurous sheep set off in their trusty red jeep, only to encounter a series of comical mishaps. As they navigate splashes, thuds, and gooey mud, will their countryside outing end in success or chaos? Join the sheep on this lively journey filled with unexpected twists and turns, perfect for young readers who love a good laugh. With vibrant illustrations and a rhythmic tale, this story promises giggles and fun as the sheep's adventure unfolds.

In reading order

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2008

Sheep stumble upon a spaceship. Can they fly it or will chaos ensue?

#8 in Series

Sale price

$1248

Sheep Go to Sleep

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2015

Restless sheep can't sleep until a collie helps.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Sheep in a Jeep series?

There are 8 books in the Sheep in a Jeep series. It began with Sheep in a Jeep in 1986, and the newest book, Sheep Go to Sleep, was published in 2015.