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Let Me Sleep, Sheep!

By Meg McKinlay
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Let Me Sleep, Sheep! by Meg McKinlay is a delightful children's book where a young boy named Amos is trying to go to sleep, but his counting sheep have other plans. As they escape their predictable roles, chaos ensues, leading to an imaginative nighttime adventure. It's a playful and engaging story that captures the whimsy of a child's mind and the unexpected excitement of bedtime.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book may appeal to you if you love humorous bedtime stories featuring imaginative twists. It's perfect for young readers fascinated by lively illustrations and playful narratives that turn counting sheep into an unexpected bedtime adventure.

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Let Me Sleep, Sheep!

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A hilarious picture book from award-winning picture book duo Meg McKinlay and Leila Rudge.

When Amos starts counting sheep, there’s one thing he doesn’t quite count on… How’s he supposed to sleep when the sheep land – THUD! THUD! – in his bedroom?

This zany tale of bedtime shenanigans is the new picture book from the award-winning duo behind No Bears and Once Upon A Small Rhinoceros.

Perfect for parents, grandparents, and teachers to read aloud.

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Let Me Sleep, Sheep! by Meg McKinlay is highly praised for being a delightful and whimsical picture book ideal for naptime, bedtime, or any cosy occasion. Celebrated as a potential classic, it combines charming narration with Leila Rudge's meticulously detailed illustrations, making it a visual and engaging treat for young readers.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760652364

Publisher: Walker Books Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 December 2020

Country: Australia

Imprint: Walker Books Australia

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Leila Rudge

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 247.0mm

Height: 271.0mm

Weight: 180g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Meg McKinlay

About the Author

Meg McKinlay is the author of eighteen books ranging from picture books and young adult fiction through to poetry for adults. Raised in central Victoria, in a TV- and car-free household, Meg was a bookish kid, in love with words and excited by dictionaries. On the long and winding path to becoming a children’s writer, she has worked a variety of jobs including swim instructor, tour guide, translator and teacher. Meg is now a full-time writer and lives near the ocean in Fremantle, Western Australia, where she is always busy cooking up more books.


Leila Rudge was born in England. She moved to Australia after completing an Illustration Degree at Bath Spa University. Creating tiny characters for books is her favourite part of illustrating. In 2012, her book No Bears (written by Meg McKinlay) was short-listed for the CBCA Picture Book of the Year award in both the Picture Book and Early Childhood categories. Her first picture book as both author and illustrator, Ted, was a CBCA Notable Book. In 2017 her second book as author-illustrator, Gary, was short-listed for the CBCA awards.

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