Brief Description
With a distinctive humor and style, Scotton introduces a sheep with a "baaaad" case of insomnia, until he discovers the one thing he needs to count to get to sleep.
Learn More about the Book
This is Russell.
Sometimes Russell is just a little bit out of step with the rest of the flock.
All the sheep are falling asleep -- except Russell.
What's a sheep to do?
Russell tries everything ... until, at last, he falls asleep.
About the Author
Rob Scotton is the bestselling author and illustrator of Splat the Cat; Love, Splat; Merry Christmas, Splat; Scaredy-Cat, Splat!; Russell the Sheep; Russell and the Lost Treasure; and Russell s Christmas Magic. His work can also be found on greeting cards, ceramics, textiles, prints, stationery, and glassware. An honors graduate of Leicester Polytechnic, Rob now lives in Rutland, England, with his wife, Liz, who is also an artist.
Review Quotes
1. "A captivating debut.with a witty, engaging, and fluffy character.Russell will win the hearts of readers. -- School Library Journal
2. "Silly and warm.package that appeals to a broad age range.[S]imultaneously endearing and comic." -- Publishers Weekly
3. "A stylish debut." -- Kirkus Reviews
4. "A hilarious woolly insomniac.adorably funny.[A] runaway hit." -- New York Times Book Review
5. A stylish debut. --Kirkus Reviews
6. "Visually humorous and texturally engaging, this sleepytime tale will win giggles and requests for rereadings at storytime."--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
7. "Silly and warm...package that appeals to a broad age range...[S]imultaneously endearing and comic."--Publishers Weekly
8. "A hilarious woolly insomniac...adorably funny...[A] runaway hit."--New York Times Book Review
9. "A stylish debut."--Kirkus Reviews
10. "A captivating debut...with a witty, engaging, and fluffy character...Russell will win the hearts of readers.--School Library Journal
11. A captivating debut with a witty, engaging, and fluffy character Russell will win the hearts of readers.--School Library Journal"
12. Visually humorous and texturally engaging, this sleepytime tale will win giggles and requests for rereadings at storytime. --Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"
13. A stylish debut. --Kirkus Reviews"
14. Silly and warm package that appeals to a broad age range [S]imultaneously endearing and comic. --Publishers Weekly"
15. A hilarious woolly insomniac adorably funny [A] runaway hit. --New York Times Book Review"
Awards & Accolades
1. Nominee, Greenaway Medal : 2005
2. Winner, Parents Choice Award (Spring) (1998-2007) : 2005
3. Nominee, Beehive Awards : 2007
4. Nominee, Keystone to Reading Book Award : 2007
