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Russell the Sheep
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Author Rob Scotton
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.

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