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Sleepy Sheepy

A hilarious bedtime book perfect for 2 years and
By Lucy Ruth Cummins
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Sleepy Sheepy is wide awake, definitely NOT tired. Already a hit in the US, with almost 100,000 copies sold in the first few months of release, this hilarious bedtime tale will appeal to little lambs—and their carers—everywhere. Despite his name, Sleepy Sheepy is NOT sleepy. He’d... Read More
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Sleepy Sheepy is wide awake, definitely NOT tired. Already a hit in the US, with almost 100,000 copies sold in the first few months of release, this hilarious bedtime tale will appeal to little lambs—and their carers—everywhere.

Despite his name, Sleepy Sheepy is NOT sleepy. He’d much rather build with blocks... or knit socks than go to sleep. Will Ma and Pa Sheepy ever get their sheepy to go to sleepy?

From New York Times bestselling illustrator Pete Oswald and critically acclaimed author Lucy Ruth Cummins comes a hilarious bedtime read-aloud that will be loved by all.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761601408

Publisher: Walker Books Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2025

Country: Australia

Imprint: Walker Books Australia

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Pete Oswald

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 260.0mm

Height: 260.0mm

Weight: 198g

Pages: 40

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About the Author

Lucy Ruth Cummins is an author, illustrator and art director who made her critically acclaimed author-illustrator debut in 2016 with her picture book A Hungry Lion, or A Dwindling Assortment of Animals. She is also the illustrator of This is Not a Valentine, Truman, and The Love Letter. Lucy is a champion napper, and also the mom of two okayish sleepers. She lives with her little family in Brooklyn, New York.

Pete Oswald is a #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of The Bad Seed, The Good Egg, The Cool Bean, The Couch Potato and The Smart Cookie, all authored by Jory John. Pete’s author debut, Hike, was shortlisted for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal and received 5 starred reviews. Pete is an Annie Award-nominated animation production designer best known for 'The Angry Birds Movie' franchise, Oscar® Nominated ParaNorman, and Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and three kids.

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