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  • Published: 7 June 2012
  • ISBN: 9781849399852
  • Imprint: Andersen Digital
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 32

The Great Sheep Shenanigans



Another irresistable romp from the creators of The Great Dog Bottom Swap, which was shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize.

"A lamb for my supper will taste mighty fine!"
Thought a wily old wolf by the name of Lou Pine.
As he sneakily, slyly snuck up on the flock -
But it wasn't the sheep that were in for a shock...

With a stunningly cunning plan, Lou Pine, finds a disguise that is sure to deliver a lamb stew or two. But this flock of sheep aren't quite the dumb mutton they seem...


  • Published: 7 June 2012
  • ISBN: 9781849399852
  • Imprint: Andersen Digital
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 32

About the authors

Peter Bently

Peter Bently grew up in an army family and went to ten different schools. He studied languages at Oxford and worked as a journalist and non-fiction book editor before becoming a children's author when his own two children were very small. He is the author of more than sixty books, including Cats Ahoy!, illustrated by Jim Field, which won the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, and King Jack and the Dragon, illustrated by Helen Oxenbury, which was an American Library Association Notable Book of the year.

Mei Matsuoka

Since graduating from Kingston College of Art in 2004 Mei Matsuoka has been in much demand as an illustrator. Her illustrations for a short story won first prize in a UNESCO sponsored competition, which she travelled to Japan to collect in 2005. Mei was on the final longlist of candidates nominated as Best New Ilustrators, and is one of the UK's most exciting newcomers to children's books.

Praise for The Great Sheep Shenanigans

Should inspire giggles, curiosity and delight.

Sunday Independent (Dublin)

Hilarious read-aloud romp. A real treat, and repeated readings will garner even more details and delights.

The Bookseller

A joyous rhyming romp from this increasingly popular creative team . . . Matsuoka's distinctive style of illustration perfectly complements Bently's wicked humour.

Sally Morris, Daily Mail

A catchy rhyming text propels this entertaining story...great illustrations

LoveReading4Kids

A lovely book which will make an excellent gift or a brilliant borrow from the library, and I suspect your child might not want to take it back!

The Bookbag

Humourous illustrations aid a story that will have children and adults giggling with glee.

Early Years Educator

The rhymes are irresistible and the drawings are beautifully stylized.

The School Librarian

Don't miss the brilliantly subversive The Great Sheep Shenanigans!

The Bookseller

One to watch. A very funny tale from rising star Bently.

The Bookseller

A rambunctious story from the team behind The Great Dog Bottom Swap. The verse is often slyly witty… Matsuoka’s illustrations supply plenty of comedy, too.

PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

Rollicking rhyme at a breakneck pace. Matsuoka’s textured, stylized cartoon illustrations, add greatly to the hilarity. Little ones will delight in the grossness.

KIRKUS US

The illustrations are bright and funny…a lovely book which will make an excellent gift or a brilliant borrow from the library, and I suspect your child might not want to take it back!

THE BOOKBAG

This woolly tale will have pre-school children giggling into their pillows (at bedtime).

CORK EVENING ECHO

A great delight in both words and pictures.

The School Librarian

Distinctive illustrations, lavish with colour and pattern. Had the whole family in fits of laughter.

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