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 fun picture book for kids, written by Rob Scotton in 2005. It tells the story of a sheep named Russell who just can't seem to fall asleep!
What's the Story About?
Russell is a friendly sheep who has a big problem: he can't fall asleep! He tries many things to get some rest. First, he thinks maybe it needs to be dark. But Russell is scared of the dark! Then he wonders if he's too hot, or maybe too cold.
When none of these ideas work, Russell tries counting things. He counts his own feet. He counts the stars in the sky, all "6 hundred million billion and ten" of them! Still, he is wide awake. Finally, Russell has a brilliant idea. He decides to count sheep! This clever trick finally helps him drift off to sleep.
Awards and Recognition
Russell the Sheep has received some special recognition!
- In 2005, the book was chosen for the Booktrust Early Years Award's Best New Illustrator Award. This award celebrates new artists who create wonderful pictures for children's books.
- Also in 2005, the book was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal. This is a very important award in the United Kingdom for outstanding illustrations in children's books.
- The book was also picked as a "Children's Choice" by the Children's Book Council in the United States. This means kids themselves loved the story!
