Sleepy Sheepy and the Sheepover by Lucy Ruth Cummins

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Sleepy Sheepy and the Sheepover by Lucy Ruth Cummins

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From critically acclaimed author Lucy Ruth Cummins and Pete Oswald, New York Times bestselling illustrator of The Sour Grape, comes a story featuring Sleepy Sheepy and his very first sleepover!

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Sleepy Sheepy and the Sheepover by Lucy Ruth Cummins

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 favourite 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:


"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." --Booklist


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.
SKU Unavailable
ISBN 13 9780593465943
ISBN 10 0593465946
Title Sleepy Sheepy and the Sheepover
Author Lucy Ruth Cummins
Series Sleepy Sheepy
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Penguin Young Readers
Year published 2024-02-27
Number of pages 40
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.