Little Bo Peep's Troublesome Sheep

Little Bo Peep's Troublesome Sheep

by Cressida Cowell (Author)

Synopsis

Little Bo Peep has lost her sheep so she goes to the library to borrow a book on finding sheep. But who else is browsing through the shelves? Come into the library and find out!

Meet all your favourite nursery rhyme characters, including Little Boy Blue, Mother Goose, the Big Bad Wolf and the Queen of Hearts.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 28
Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
Published: 16 Apr 2009

ISBN 10: 0340918209
ISBN 13: 9780340918203
Children’s book age: 0-5 Years
Book Overview: A new, larger edition of Cressida Cowell's Little Bo Peep Library Book.

Media Reviews
Cowell borrows unashamedly from other writers, transforming their ideas into something her own through the twist of her wit and the brilliance of her illustration * TES Primary *
This book is so witty and accomplished that it's hard to believe it's her first * The Herald, Glasgow *
The wacky humour means older children and even adults will enjoy the books long after they have outgrown nursery rhymes * The Bookseller *
An outstanding book * Books for Keeps *
Clever, witty, stuffed with visual and verbal references to the world of nursery rhymes and stories * Guardian Education *
Witty and entertaining with an all-important message: keep reading! * The Independent *
With loads to look at and enjoy, this brilliant book is destined to be a great hit with everyone (and especially librarians) * Kids Out *
This novelty book is bursting with puns and jokes that will keep older children entertained as well as those who are learning nersery rhymes * The Good Book Guide *
A wonderfully inventive story * The Independent *
Small children will treasure it and older childen will want to invent a literary voyage of their own * Junior Education *
Ingenious, colourful and well-constructed, this is a hugely tempting and entertaining book for young readers, with a knowing twist of humour for the supporting adult * Carousel *
There isn't a child out there who won't love Bo Peep's Troublesome Sheep. It's funny, charming, and a worthy addition to any bookshelf * The Bookbag *
Witty and entertaining with an all important message: keep reading! * THE INDEPENDENT *
Great fun from Cressida Cowell * School Librarian *
''...an outstanding book... * TES PRIMARY *
Every reception and key stage one classroom should have one. * Eary Years Educator *
A delightful novelty book. * The Bookseller *
''There isn't a child out there who won't love Little Bo Peep's Troublesome Sheep * Bookbag *
A hugely tempting and entertaining book for young readers. * Carousel *
Author Bio
Cressida Cowell is the author and the illustrator of the bestselling How to Train Your Dragon book series, and the author of the Emily Brown picture books, illustrated by Neal Layton. How to Train Your Dragon has sold over 8 million books worldwide in 37 languages. It is also an award-winning DreamWorks film series, and a TV series shown on Netflix and CBBC. The first book in Cressida's new series, Wizards of Once, publishes in September 2017. Cressida is an ambassador for the National Literacy Trust and the Reading Agency and a founder patron of the Children's Media Foundation. She has won numerous prizes for her books, including the Gold Award in the Nestle Children's Book Prize and 'Philosophy Now' magazine's 2015 'Award for Contributions in the Fight Against Stupidity'. She grew up in London and on a small, uninhabited island off the west coast of Scotland and she now lives in Hammersmith with her husband, three children and a dog called Pigeon.