In "Go to Sleep, Russell the Sheep" by Rob Scotton, Russell, a charming little sheep, struggles to fall asleep. As night falls, he tries various methods to drift off, including counting sheep and trying different sleeping spots, but nothing seems to work. His playful antics and the humorous situations he finds himself in make bedtime a fun adventure. Along the way, Russell enlists the help of his fellow sheep, all while showcasing the challenges of settling down for the night. Ultimately, the story captures the universal challenge of sleeplessness in a whimsical and relatable way, perfect for bedtime reading. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book has been graded for interest at 2-5 years.

There are 16 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2007 by HarperFestival .

Rob Scotton studied at Leicester Polytechnic. He lives in Rutland with his wife, Liz, who is also an artist. Rob only had to look out of his studio window to find the inspiration for Russell the Sheep. The rolling countryside surrounding his home is brimming with sheep, other wildlife, sheep, rural beauty and more sheep!