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The Night Baafore the First Day of School by Dawn Young 
Published by Worthy Books on June 22, 2021
Genres: Children's Literature
Pages: 32
The sheep won't let Bo sleep in this hilarious tale of what can go wrong when the sheep you count run amok the night before the first day of school.
Anxious for the first day of school, Bo just wants to fall asleep so he'll be ready for the day. But when he tries counting sheep, the sheep get bored and scatter, and chaos ensues: "Sheep 5 snags a lunch bag and makes a strange creature. 6 swallows the apple Bo picked for his teacher. Sheep 7 grips scissors, and piece after piece, she snips and she clips, and she trims the flock's fleece." Children can count along with Bo as he finds the 10 mischievous sheep misbehaving throughout the house. With a house full of sheep and a mess to clean, will Bo get enough sleep before his big day?
With 10 out-of-control sheep and the beleaguered Bo, this action-packed story will provide comic relief for anyone who might be a little nervous about the first day of school.
Everyone remembers the anticipation for the first day of school. I would find myself tossing and turning in bed, wondering what the new day would bring. I remember my cousin recommending that I count sheep to fall asleep. It took me years to finally understand the concept, but it never worked for me.
Boo is having a hard time falling asleep because he is starting the school day. With help from a few sheep friends, Bo discovers that counting can be the remedy for a good night’s rest.
One of the most important things that a good children’s book needs is beautiful illustrations that invoke an array of emotions from readers. The images in this book are lively, vibrant, and will keep any kid’s attention while reading it.
Highly Recommended.
Reviewed by: Orsayor
