From critically acclaimed author Lucy Ruth Cummins and Pete Oswald, New York Times bestselling illustrator of The Sour Grape and The Big Cheese, comes a story featuring Sleepy Sheepy and his very first sleepover!It's time for Sleepy Sheepy's very first sheepover! But when it's time for bed, Sleepy Sheepy CANNOT SLEEPY! You see, his blankets scratch, and his pj's don't match! Sleepy Sheepy...misses his home! Will Grammy and Grampy ever get their favorite little sheep to sleep?
From acclaimed author Lucy Ruth Cummins and brought to life by
New York Times bestselling illustrator Pete Oswald (
The Bad Seed,
The Good Egg,
The Smart Cookie,
The Sour Grape),
Sleepy Sheepy and the Sheepover is a fun and funny bedtime read-aloud that will appeal to any child who has felt a bit unsure at their first sleepover.
Praise for Sleepy Sheepy and the Sheepover:"Young readers needn’t feel sheepish about appreciating this sweet, entertaining story." --
Kirkus reviews"Amusing and endearing. As a classroom read-aloud choice, this picture book is sure to elicit sleepover memories from young listeners." --
Booklist"With humor that can only be dubbed fluffy and terrific bouncy rhymes, this warm bedtime story of a “sheep-over” will be a comfort for young children." --
School Library Journal
On sale: February 27, 2024
Age: 3-7 years
Grade: Preschool - 2
Page count: 40 Pages
ISBN: 9780593465943
Reading level: Lexile: AD490L | Fountas/Pinnell: K
Lucy Ruth Cummins is an author, illustrator, and art director of children's books. For
Sleepy Sheepy and
Sleepy Sheepy and the Sheepover she wrote the words. She is the author and illustrator of
Our Pool and
Stumpkin and the illustrator of several books, including
Truman, written by Jean Reidy. Lucy is the mother of two sons who require tucking in and re-tucking in every night. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her little family. You can visit Lucy Ruth Cummins online at LucyRuthCummins.com.
Pete Oswald is the #1
New York Times bestselling illustrator of
The Sour Grape, The Smart Cookie, The Couch Potato, The Cool Bean, The Good Egg, and
The Bad Seed, all written by Jory John. Pete's authorial debut,
Hike, was shortlisted for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal. He is also the illustrator of
Sleepy Sheepy, written by Lucy Ruth Cummins;
Flat Cat, written by Tara Lazar; and the indie bestsellers
The Attack of the Underwear Dragon, and
The Return of the Underwear Dragon, written by Scott Rothman. In addition to making picture books, he works on numerous highly successful animated franchises as a character designer, concept artist, and production designer. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and three sons. You can visit Pete Oswald online at PeteOswald.com or follow him on Instagram @PeteOswald.
Praise for Sleepy Sheepy and the Sheepover:"With humor that can only be dubbed fluffy and
terrific bouncy rhymes, this warm
bedtime story of a “sheep-over”
will be a comfort for young children...Oswald’s cartoon-like illustrative style features wonky shapes that bubble across the pages, mimicking the sheep’s bumpy wool and highlighting his wide-eyed expressions, while light purples, golds, and blues express an atmospheric serenity that Sheepy and readers will need. With its
strong story and ebullient illustrations, this story can help address readers’ personal apprehension about sleepovers or
spark discussion in a preschool setting about recognizing and easing homesickness." --
School Library Journal
"Cummins brings her gently
humorous story, written in bouncy rhymes, to a predictable ending, but readers will enjoy it nonetheless, especially kids (er, lambs) who have had their own first “sheepovers” at a beloved relative’s home. The
cheerful, lively illustrations are endearing; boldfaced typefaces of different sizes are incorporated playfully into the text.
Young readers needn’t feel sheepish about appreciating this sweet, entertaining story." --
Kirkus reviews
"As in the previous volume, the text is relatively short and, while written in prose, includes rhyming couplets from time to time, just for fun. . . . Oswald's illustrations are both
amusing and endearing.
As a classroom read-aloud choice, this picture book is sure to elicit sleepover memories from young listeners." --
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