Books with title The Sheep

The Sheep-pig is one of Dick King-Smith's most famous tales. It shot to further fame when the film adaptation, Babe, was released in 1995. 'Why can't I learn to be a Sheep-Pig?' When Babe, the little orphaned piglet, is won at a fair by Farmer Hogget, he is adopted by Fly, the kind-hearted sheep-dog. Babe is determined to learn everything he can from Fly. He knows he can't be a sheep-dog. But maybe, just maybe, he might be a sheep-pig. 'An unexpectedly thrilling, funny charmer of a book' - Guardian 'Dick King-Smith is a huge favourite with children' - Observer ***Winner of the Guardian Fiction Award*** Dick King-Smith served in the Grenadier Guards during the Second World War, and afterwards spent twenty years as a farmer in Gloucestershire, the country of his birth. Many of his stories are inspired by his farming experiences. He wrote a great number of children's books, including The Sheep-Pig (winner of the Guardian Award and filmed as Babe), Harry's Mad, Noah's Brother, The Queen's Nose, Martin's Mice, Ace, The Cuckoo Child and Harriet's Hare (winner of the Children's Book Award in 1995). In 2009 he was made an OBE for services to children's literature. Dick King-Smith died in 2011 at the age of eighty-eight.

Bullying has become an epidemic on the rise. In order to stop it, our children require an understanding of why bullying happens, clarity on the impact of role/personality traits, strategies for dealing with bullying, as well as empathy building experiences. This book provides a simple lesson about the roles of the bully, the bullied and the protector . Through the experience of Wooly (a meek and timid sheep), who is chronically bullied by Asena (a scared and aggressive wolf), with the help of his friend Gus (the confident and bully proof sheep dog), Wooly builds confidence and the skills necessary for handling bullying, while also building empathy for the bully. Written by a pediatric occupational therapist, Billie McCann, The Sheep Dog empowers children with knowledge and confidence while supporting them to feel good about who they are. About the Author: Billie McCann is a professional pediatric occupational therapist living in Saratoga Springs, New York with her husband and twin sons. She received her degree from Utica College of Syracuse University in occupational therapy. She is the owner of Healing In Motion, LLC., a private practice dedicated to supporting families with special needs children. Billie created the Sheep Dog story for her twin sons to teach them about bullying and with their encouragement she put it into print for others.

The Sheep-pig is one of Dick King-Smith's most famous tales. It shot to further fame when the film adaptation, Babe, was released in 1995. 'Why can't I learn to be a Sheep-Pig?'When Babe, the little orphaned piglet, is won at a fair by Farmer Hogget, he is adopted by Fly, the kind-hearted sheep-dog. Babe is determined to learn everything he can from Fly. He knows he can't be a sheep-dog. But maybe, just maybe, he might be a sheep-pig.'An unexpectedly thrilling, funny charmer of a book' - Guardian'Dick King-Smith is a huge favourite with children' - Observer***Winner of the Guardian Fiction Award***Dick King-Smith served in the Grenadier Guards during the Second World War, and afterwards spent twenty years as a farmer in Gloucestershire, the country of his birth. Many of his stories are inspired by his farming experiences. He wrote a great number of children's books, including The Sheep-Pig (winner of the Guardian Award and filmed as Babe), Harry's Mad, Noah's Brother, The Queen's Nose, Martin's Mice, Ace, The Cuckoo Child and Harriet's Hare (winner of the Children's Book Award in 1995). In 2009 he was made an OBE for services to children's literature. Dick King-Smith died in 2011 at the age of eighty-eight.

Sylvie wants to count the sheep so that she can finally fall asleep, but how can she if they won't stay still? Dancing, skating, swimming sheep--it's exhausting keeping up with them!"You're exasperating, Sylvie," her mother says. "I'm not trying to be exasperating, Mommy," Sylvie replies, "I just can't sleep!" "Why don't you try counting sheep?" her mom suggests. So Sylvie tries. She shuts her eyes and imagines hundreds and hundreds of sheep, all in a row. But no sooner have the sheep lined up than they start to jig! And jog. And rollerblade and scooter and skateboard. Straight to the beach, where they go swimming! After all this activity, the sheep start to nap. At last they're still! Now Sylvie can count them: "1, 2, 3, Zzzz" The sheep thought she'd never nod off!

Eva the sheep lives in the forest with her mom and just wants to have fun. One day an evil butcher comes and steals her mom. Its up to Eva to get her back. Eva will have to jump across a raging river, be chased by a giant spider, and rely on the help of her friends to save her mom... but, in the end will she be the hero, or will she need someone to save her? Join Eva and her friends on a thrilling tale about love, friendship, and sheep written by a sixth grader!