Count the Sheep to Sleep

“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!

Philippa Rae has been working for the BBC for thirteen years as a producer on BBC Children's programs and in BBC Education. She also produces radio programs for Cbeebies and has had twenty-five of her own stories broadcast on the radio. She holds a BA in Dance and an MA in Film and Television Studies and has worked in theater and has choreographed pieces for children for The British Arts Awards. Her wonderful sense of humor is reflected in her stories. She currently lives in England. Stephanie Rohr is a young French illustrator with a passion for children's books. Her distinct, unique style earned her a distinction for her Bachelors degree at EVC (The Art and Design Communication School) in Paris. She lives in England.