A short, illustrated chapter book, this is the nativity story from the perspective of the sheep on the sidelines, a flock made up of a unique characters.
They include a sheep who wears a bobble hat, one who has a special side part, one with an eye patch, and others. There's also one who has has been separated from the rest of the flock because it has a cold.
Now just imagine if when their shepherds disappear, one of the sheep reports seeing a bright light, which they believe to be a UFO.
Eventually another sheep discovers a different story from a nearby goat. It wasn’t a UFO. There were winged messengers spreading the word that a special baby has been born.
It’s a feast day and a celebration is expected, so the flock of sheep set off on a roundabout journey. It’s not an easy one, because these sheep can be rather disorganised and disagree. Not to mention they begin travelling to the wrong spot. They’re really all over the place.
The journey is filled with odd encounters and challenging situations. They meet other animals, including an ox, camels, and wolves. Will the sheep reach their destination safely?
One Wise Sheep is a quirky Christmas treat for young and old. Written by Ulrich Hub and illustrated by Jörg Mühle, it has plenty of humour and subtle messages. And with less than 70 pages, it's just right for newly independent readers, or for reading aloud.
Title: One Wise Sheep
Author: Ulrich Hub
Illustrator: Jörg Mühle
Publisher: Gecko Press, $17.99
Publication Date: September 2024
Format: Paperback
ISBN:
For ages: 6+
Type: Junior Fiction