Sneaky Sheep
Blossom and Rocky are sheep—very sneaky sheep. And they are not very good decision makers. Poor Murphy, the sheep dog, has rescued them from many adventures, like cliff diving and sunbathing on the railroad tracks. And then there was the unfortunate incident with the knitters… But Rocky and Blossom are always looking for greener grass, and there’s no telling what they’ll try next.
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Author, Illustrator: Chris Monroe
Chris Monroe is an award-winning author, illustrator and cartoonist. Her picture books include Sneaky Sheep, Bug On a Bike and the Monkey With a Tool Belt series, which inspired the Netflix show Chico Bon Bon: Monkey with a Tool Belt. Chris is also the author and illustrator of the comic strip Violet Days, which has been in print for more than 20 years. She lives in Duluth, Minnesota.
Awards
- New York Public Library Best Books for Kids
Reviews
The Horn Book Guide
“All sorts of sheep-related dangers—from steep cliffs to wool-crazed knitters—are humorously rendered in illustrations that make effective use of white space and dialogue bubbles.” —The Horn Book Guide
Booklist
“The irascible duo is tons of fun to follow across the pages; Monroe even blasts them through panel borders to illustrate just how ‘incredibly sneaky’ they are. Ultimately, a dark forest, a hungry wolf, and a steep cliff figure into their comeuppance—though a final page suggests this won’t be their last dubious deed. Monroe’s comic timing is positively Mo Willems–esque.” —Booklist
School Library Journal
“Monroe’s pen-and-ink and watercolor illustrations are entertaining: kids will enjoy following Rocky and Blossom’s antics both in and out of panels. And who knew that sheep eyes, simply circles and dots, could say so much? Even though they can’t be trusted to stay where they belong, be sure to make a place on the library shelves for these rebels.” —School Library Journal
Publishers Weekly
“Rocky and Blossom’s wide googly eyes exude mischievousness, especially compared to the wedged snout of the vicious wolf who chases them to a cliff’s edge in the story’s climax. Both the text and artwork celebrate disobedience, and those looking for a cautionary tale should look elsewhere: the ending hints that some habits (especially bad ones) die hard. Luckily, the same isn’t true of Rocky and Blossom.” —Publishers Weekly
Kirkus Reviews
“The silly antics will tickle young readers, who will want to visit with these daring sheep again and again. Fun for all.” —Kirkus Reviews