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Let Me Sleep, Sheep!

By Meg McKinlay
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Let Me Sleep, Sheep! by Meg McKinlay is a whimsical children's story about a boy named Amos who, unable to sleep, finds himself surrounded by a herd of sheep in his bedroom. As he navigates this unexpected scenario, chaos and humour ensue, making it a delightful exploration of imagination and bedtime routine.
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You might enjoy this book if you love playful bedtime stories that invite young readers on a whimsical adventure with laughter and creativity. It's perfect for children who delight in imaginative tales, as it transforms the familiar act of counting sheep into a chance for fun and exploration.

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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.

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Let Me Sleep, Sheep! by Meg McKinlay is praised for being a whimsical and delightful picture book, celebrated for its humour and engaging storyline. It is considered a cuddle-worthy read perfect for snuggling and bedtime, with illustrations noted for their meticulous detail. Reviewers commend its appeal to children's senses of the ridiculous and the book's potential to become a classic in children's literature.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925381887

Publisher: Walker Books Australia

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 March 2019

Country: Australia

Imprint: Walker Books Australia

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Leila Rudge

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 251.0mm

Height: 277.0mm

Weight: 420g

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 an award-winning author of picture books and children’s fiction. She lives with her family near the ocean in Fremantle, Western Australia. Her most recent novel, A Single Stone, won the Prime Minister’s Literary Award, the Aurealis Award and the Queensland Literary Award, and was short-listed for the Victorian Premier’s Literary Award, the NSW Premier’s Literary Award, the Western Australian Premier’s Book Award and the Children’s Book Council Book of the Year Award. www.megmckinlay.com


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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