THE SHEEP FOLLOW
by Monica Wellington & illustrated by Monica Wellington
In a very simple, repetitive text and bright, stylized illustrations, another rehearsal of familiar farmyard animals and their classic attributes. While the shepherd boy sleeps, five cheery, curly-haired sheep follow one animal after another—a butterfly, geese, pigs (into the corn), even swimming ducks. At last a dog appears to round them up and take them back to their shepherd—but by now the sheep are too tired and sleepy to follow the boy home. Light, bright colors, crisp design, and a proven formula recommend this especially for the toddler group. (Picture book. 0-5)