Count the Sheep to Sleep

by Philippa Rae, Stéphanie Röhr (Illustrator)

"Late last night I lay in bed and found I couldn't sleep. So I scrunched my eyes up tightly and counted woolly sheep." In this amusing bedtime story, a little girl decides she must count sheep in order to fall asleep. Starting at ten, her sheep begin to suffer humorous mishaps as she happily drifts into dreamland. Each number illustrates sheep flying off in different directions, unable to control their skateboards, the slippery floor, or their crazy dance moves. Children will laugh and learn in this combination bedtime and counting book. The sing-songy verse and bright, whimsical illustrations provide a visual counting aid, as well as entertainment in the moments before bedtime. Count the Sheep to Sleep is sure to help children fall asleep to their own leaping sheep, transforming bedtime from a struggle into a fluffy white parade

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Animals, Fiction

28 pages, Hardcover

First published July 1, 2012

Reviews

[Joanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautifully presented book which would make a fab present for any child. A delightful way to learn how to count whilst enjoying a bedtime story. Really striking unusal coloured illustrations with a very funny rhyme.

[Lenard · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought that reading was for fun! And that picture books were for little children! I didn't realise how seriously some adults take their reviews! Phew! Strong stuff for a little counting book. I expect though a lot of 3 year olds would say the same. How many people on the planet? How many books in the world? Exactly bound to be a few on the same topic eh! Now there's a surprise! Try putting any topic in caterpillars, cats what every and I am sure that there will be a few! As you can see from my picture I have had quite a lot of experience with art. I rather like scary sheep don't you! Something a bit different. Otherwise most of the ones I know are just like that sheep!

[Irene Mathias · Rating 5 out of 5]

A giggle-worthy story of sheep and their misadventures. Entertaining and educational with an upbeat rhythm and quirky illustrations, it's as much a pleasure to read as it is to look at and I'm certain it will appeal to the adults as well as the children. I'd certainly recommend it to anyone who has kids and, even if you don't, it's a great way to pass 5 minutes :)

[Gene Yuss · Rating 5 out of 5]

Funny rhyming picture book. Great for boys to enjoy learning how to count as provides stimulus. The topic has been done before but this book treats it in a slightly darker way with highly amusing sticky ends to the parade of not so fluffy white sheep. Very striking two tone illustrations set off the rhyme

[Kymm · Rating 5 out of 5]

My young nephew immediately took to this books familiar layout and easy to follow format, and bright illustrations the educational value of this book really showed it's merit in helping him to memorise the simple
counting layout of the sheep. He asks me to recite the book to him every night.

[Darren Ruddell · Rating 5 out of 5]

My four year old howled with laughter at this fantastic little book. A great way to learn numbers, she loved the bright colours and illustrations which she described as, "Silly!" Really memorable, and really fun.

[Hazel7797 · Rating 5 out of 5]

A charming story that any child would love to hear read to them! I'd have enjoyed having it read to me when I was little!

[Tina James · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved it! Why wasn't this around when I was small.

[Diana · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a lovely bed time book for children and the story is just perfectly versioned!

[Paul Perris · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent read.

[Amanda Evans · Rating 5 out of 5]

I bought the hardback of this stunning book for my godson and he loves having it read to him. The illustrations are delightful and so colourful. The rhyming story is funny and charming and great fun to read aloud as well. There's skateboarding sheep, dancing sheep, and even circus performing sheep. It's fun and the perfect read for bedtime.

[Edward Sojuwa · Rating 4 out of 5]

From Phillippa Rae comes a badass retelling of the Ten Little Indians poem with a counting sheep twist. Ten sheepies drop off one by one in ways that are cute, sweet and funny. Like sheep are anyways!
Four stars
Wool Lite Dreams are cool!!!

[Susan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Funny rhymes as the girl counts sheep to go to sleep. Eclectic drawings fit the tone of the book.

[Raven Howell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this picture book! Author Philippa Rae is a super talent, and the illustrations will have children asking for a re-read over and over again.

[Sherman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Actually makes counting sheep funny, which is the style of this book, funny and witty and delightful to read to a young one.

[Jen · Rating 2 out of 5]

Text and illustrations were both weird.

[Samantha · Rating 1 out of 5]

I generally LOVE books about sheep. This book was just not for me. The story might have been okay if not for the illustrations! The sheep are scary and look sick. For yet another sheep counting book in the long line that has preceeded this one I was hoping this book had more to offer than some terrifying artwork. For great sheep books see Russell the Sheep by Scotton or Where is the Green Sheep? by Fox.

[Chris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant! A great fun rhyme with beautiful artwork too. Kids, get ready to have a new favourite book, Adults, be prepared to know this off by heart as you will be reading this aloud to your little ones a lot! Great stuff! I'm off to read through it again...

[Sarah BT · Rating 1 out of 5]

I didn't like this one. The illustrations are strange-the sheep look odd and as other reviewers have mentioned, sickly. The text involves the sheep falling down a lot-it seems to get rid of every sheep they have to fall down or run into something.

[Nichole · Rating 5 out of 5]

My kids really liked this book, in fact they have most of it memorized (especially the part about underpants). The quirky illustrations are a perfect fit for the silly verses. This book makes counting fun.

[Simon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic & colourful! .....Philippa, the poor lion! lol
Nice work on the storyline.... Feeling a little sleepy!

[The Library Lady · Rating 2 out of 5]

Art is not really suited for a go-to-bed rhyme--they look bleary eyed and in need of the care of a good vet. And the rhymes are equally awkward.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rhyming and countdown. Cute.

[Read Ribbet · Rating 3 out of 5]

2013 IRA Primary Fiction nominee ... Fun counting book with amusing rhymed verse and accompanying illustrations.

[Scottsdale Public Library]

A clever rhyming bedtime countdown of clumsy sheep.

- Monty K.

[LeiAnn]

Reading this book to my kids was a joy.