One Sheep, Two Sheep: A Picture Book

by Tammi Sauer, Troy Cummings (Illustrator)

Help Rooster count sheep in this funny bedtime picture book from acclaimed author Tammi Sauer and New York Times bestselling illustrator Troy Cummings

In this hilarious barnyard picture book, Rooster is trying to count sheep but keeps getting interrupted by all of the animals on the farm. They’re ruffling his feathers—and they don’t look the slightest bit sheepish! Featuring bright, commercial illustrations and text perfect for read-alouds, One Sheep, Two Sheep is sure to make young readers giggle as they help Rooster count up to ten.
 

Genres: Picture Books, Storytime, Counting, Animals, Childrens, Humor

32 pages, Hardcover

First published October 19, 2021

About the author

Tammi Sauer is the author of Cowboy Camp (Sterling, 2005), Chicken Dance (Sterling, 2009), Mostly Monsterly (Paula Wiseman/S&S, 2010), the forthcoming Princess-in-Training (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt), and something that's currently Top Secret.

Tammi and her family live in Oklahoma with one dog, two geckos, and a tank full of random fish.

Reviews

[Melenia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved it

[Bethany · Rating 5 out of 5]

ONE SHEEP, TWO SHEEP features a rooster who just wants to count sheep so he can go to sleep. But as he counts, the other animals jump in and pretend to be sheep. The only problem is it throws the rooster off because he counts sheep to fall asleep. Not other farm animals. Eventually, he gets frustrated and tells everyone the correct sounds they're supposed to make.

With the humor and incorporation of each farm animal, ONE SHEEP, TWO SHEEP makes a fun bedtime story. Not only is it a silly story, this book also teaches the different farm animals and the sounds they make. I love how the animals are dressed as sheep too and in the end, the sheep aren't sheep.


Final Verdict: ONE SHEEP, TWO SHEEP is a twist of a bedtime story that'll make you giggle as your little one settles into bed. I recommend it to all children who love animals, especially those still learning the animal sounds.

[Pam · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an electronic ARC from Abrams Books.
A laugh out loud book for young readers. Rooster needs sleep but can only rest after he counts sheep. The book begins with him calling for the sheep to take their places. Then he heads for bed and begins to count them. To his surprise, other animals appear and jump over the fence too. He lectures them about not being sheep. In the end, it is the other animals that help him fall asleep after the sheep decide they are ducks. Readers will giggle their way through the antics and appreciate the humorous illustrations along with the funny text.
Sauer has created another humorous look at an aspect of everyday life.

[Judy Sobanski · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tammi Sauer's fun bedtime story will have kids giggling so much they may not be able to sleep! Poor Rooster is just trying to fall asleep by counting sheep but some other animals seem to keep interrupting the process. Troy Cummings's delightfully expressive illustrations help readers sympathize with a very tired Rooster who must find a way to get back to his sheep-counting. For the younger picture book audience, this story is a great read aloud that will help little ones to learn animal sounds and counting.

[Roben · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rooster needs to go to sleep - counting sheep helps! 1 sheep, 2 sheep, 3 sheep... wait! That's not a sheep! Interlopers keep interrupting roosters bedtime ritual. What can he do? Lots of fun surprises plus counting and animal noises make this a book that littles will want to hear over and over again. Perfect for anyone that loves Sandra Boynton's books.

[Molly Cluff (Library!) · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm going to hand this to my library storytellers because the humor is great! Verse text-light, so even younger kids can get into it (though the puns will go over toddlers' heads). A rooster is trying to count sheep to fall asleep, but they keep getting interrupted by other animals. The ending felt a bit abrupt but I still think kids will get a giggle out of it.

[Viviane Elbee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tammi Sauer’s books are always funny, and this one is no exception. A rooster wants to count sheep in order to fall asleep, but unfortunately other animals, like a chicken, a pig, and a cow want to join in on the counting fun and it is seriously messing up the rooster’s bedtime routine.

As well as being a good bedtime book, this humorous tale can be used to practice counting to ten.

[Andrew · Rating 4 out of 5]

"One sheep, two sheep, three sheep, EEP!" Counting sheep isn't as simple as it should be for a sleepy rooster when other farm animals try to jump the fence, too! A humorous story fit for little ones before their own sleepy slumber.

[Mindy Alyse Weiss · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another fun picture book from Tammi Sauer and Troy Cummings. Rooster’s spunky, funny voice makes this great to read out loud. Kids should love chiming in and trying to guess which animal will jump over the fence next. This also reinforces counting to 10 (with a few fun interruptions).

[MeganRuth - Alohamora Open a Book · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tammi Sauer is the best. Her books are just perfect and so much fun for preschoolers and elementary aged kids.

The animal sounds are great for little ones developing their language (phonological awareness), so add this to a fun silly bedtime book.

[Jana · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rooster is trying to get to sleep and he’s trying to count sheep. The other barnyard animals get in the way. Very cute to share with young readers at bedtime, but also good for practice counting and to practice making predictions.

[Molly Crow · Rating 3 out of 5]

A silly little book about a rooster trying to fall asleep by counting sheep. Except none of the barn yard animals are acting as they should. This book had the kiddos giggling at all the silly animal shenanigans. Definitely a quick fun read before bed.

[Beanling's Library · Rating 3 out of 5]

A silly little book about a rooster trying to fall asleep by counting sheep. Except none of the barn yard animals are acting as they should. This book had the kiddos giggling at all the silly animal shenanigans. Definitely a quick fun read before bed.

[Michelle Johnson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute story that will help children learn that we sometimes have to change our usual way of doing things and learn to adapt.

[Lisa D · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it!

[Marin . · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute, funny story with beautiful and humourous illustrations. Good bedtime story: One sheep, two sheep - now, please, go to sleep...

[Robin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Silly bedtime antics by barnyard animals. Could be paired with The Cow That Went Oink! by Bernard Most for a preschool storytime.

[Diana · Rating 4 out of 5]

cute. rooster is counting sheep to fall asleep, but different farm animals keep showing up. reviews animal sounds

[Pinky · Rating 3 out of 5]

Rooster just wants to count sheep at bedtime.

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hysterically funny and clever. An amusing bedtime story.

[Gail · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun one - will be great for read alouds & Storytime.

[Edward Sullivan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Rooster tries counting sheep to get to sleep but keeps getting interrupted by all of the animals on the farm.

[Syntha Green · Rating 3 out of 5]

A fun bedtime story

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Toddler/preschool

[Rebecca Caufman · Rating 2 out of 5]

A story about a rooster's bedtime which is interrupted by a chicken, pig, and cow.

[Aolund · Rating 4 out of 5]

Silly and fun counting/barnyard/bedtime mashup.

Themes: Counting, Farm Animals, Bedtime
Age range: Toddler

[sarah young · Rating 5 out of 5]

My kids loved. Simple and creative. Cute illustrations.

[Annie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Anarchy on the farm.

[Oak · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun book that mixes counting and animal noises in a funny way. I want to use this with my TK class.

[Alyssa Gudenburr · Rating 4 out of 5]

A funny book about a rooster counting sheep to go to sleep. The other farm animals kept interrupting the chicken's counting sheep by jumping in. Would make a good farm storytime book.