Russell the Sheep facts for kids
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| Author | Rob Scotton |
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| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Published | 2005 (HarperCollins) |
| ISBN | 9780007206223 |
Russell the Sheep is a 2005 children’s picture book by Rob Scotton. The book tells the story of an insomniac sheep.
Plot
Russell is a sheep that has trouble falling asleep sometimes. Perhaps he needs it to be dark for him to sleep. But, he is scared of the dark. Perhaps he is too hot, perhaps not. After all that fails, Russell attempts to count things to help him fall asleep. He counts his feet, the stars, all "6 hundred million billion and ten" of them, but is still wide awake. He then has an epiphany and decides to count sheep. This finally helps him fall asleep.
Awards
In 2005, the book was shortlisted for the Booktrust Early Years Award's Best New Illustrator Award.
In 2005, the book was also shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal.
The book was chosen as a "Children's Choice" by the Children's Book Council.
