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Sleep, Sheep
Sleep, Sheep
Written by Kerry Lyn Sparrow, Illustrated by Guillaume Perreault
There are lots of things Duncan likes about bedtime — the stories, the pajamas, the bubblegum-flavored toothpaste … The only thing he doesn’t like is going to sleep. And he’ll do anything he can to avoid it. Until one day, Duncan’s mom has had enough of his stalling. Try counting sheep, she tells him. So, he does. At first, it’s kind of fun. As he counts, each sheep appears, wearing its number like a race car, and leaps over the bed. But then comes Sheep #68, who hesitates. He needs a drink of water before he can jump. Then he has to go to the bathroom. Then he wants to put on running shoes. Will Sheep #68 ever do what he’s supposed to?
BEFORE YOU READ
BEFORE YOU READ
Think about a time you had trouble falling asleep.
What did you do to try a solve the problem?
Think about a time you had trouble falling asleep.
What did you do to try a solve the problem?
LISTEN TO THE STORY
LISTEN TO THE STORY
As you listen to the author read her story, think about the PROBLEM and the SOLUTIONS?
As you listen to the author read her story, think about the PROBLEM and the SOLUTIONS?
WHAT is the problem?
WHAT is the problem?
HOW do the characters try to solve the problem?
HOW do the characters try to solve the problem?
AFTER YOU READ
AFTER YOU READ
Pick an activity (or 2) from below.
(Click on the pictures to access the links)
Pick an activity (or 2) from below.
(Click on the pictures to access the links)
Learn more about sheep with this online book.
Think and Draw - how could you get Sheep #68 to jump over the bed?
Create your own sheep. Click here for some ideas.
Try this guided meditation before bed to help you relax.
SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS AND WORK WITH MRS TELFER
SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS AND WORK WITH MRS TELFER
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