Wednesday, January 8, 2014

BOOK NOOK REVIEWS: SUSANNA LEONARD HILL

 
 

 
***This week's BOOK NOOK REVIEWS shines a spotlight on great books provided by some of the authors participating in my annual FREE AUTHOR PROMOTION event held each May in my city. Help support these new and established authors by checking out their books!***

Title: CAN'T SLEEP WITHOUT SHEEP
Author: Susanna Leonard Hill
Illustrator: Mike Wohnoutka
Publisher: Walker & Company
Ages 4-8


"Ava had a hard time falling asleep. Her mind was always so busy! 'Try counting sheep,' suggested her mother. So she did."

Synopsis: Every night little Ava has trouble falling asleep so she tries counting sheep. Pretty soon Ava's sheep are trying so hard to help her get to sleep they decide to go on strike! Now Ava searches the animal kingdom for new animals to count while she wonders if she will ever get to sleep again.


Why you should read it: Ms. Hill has taken a common childhood dilemma and added a surprising twist. Children will delight in seeing everything from horses and chickens to buffalos and bears try their best to take the place of those fluffy sleep-inducing sheep. The story is delightful while Mr. Wohnoutka's illustrations pull readers into this lovely bedtime tale.

Like-O-Meter Rating: 5 out of 5...Grab it!
 
 
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14 comments:

  1. DonnaLouiseJanuary 8, 2014 at 11:00 AM

    I went to check Ms. Hill's books out at the library last week, but they didn't have them. :( I guess it's time to go to the bookstore! :0) - Donna L Sadd

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    1. Donna L MartinJanuary 8, 2014 at 1:46 PM

      Hi Donna! Yeah, Susanna's books keep flying off the shelves around here as well...;~)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  2. Susanna Leonard HillJanuary 8, 2014 at 11:02 AM

    Aw, thanks so much for sharing Can't Sleep here, Donna! So sweet of you!

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    1. Donna L MartinJanuary 8, 2014 at 1:47 PM

      Hi Susanna! I LOVE that book! I have my copy with me as I write this...I'm about to read it to my TKD kiddies during our daily story time...;~)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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    2. Susanna Leonard HillJanuary 9, 2014 at 7:19 PM

      That's so nice :)

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2014 at 11:35 AM

    Gotta look for this book...will make sure my local library gets it!

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    1. Donna L MartinJanuary 8, 2014 at 1:49 PM

      Hi Sevenacresky! It really is an adorable book...you will have fun reading it!

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2014 at 5:38 PM

    WOOO!!! Ms. Hill's books ROCK! GO sheep-lady! BAAAAAAA-HOO!!!

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    1. Susanna Leonard HillJanuary 9, 2014 at 7:20 PM

      BAAAAAAH! THAAAAAAHNKS, Erik :)

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    2. Donna L MartinJanuary 9, 2014 at 8:49 PM

      Lol, Erik...why didn't I think of that greeting? ;~)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2014 at 10:14 PM

    Everyone should read this book. Soooo cute! The Like-O-Meter is spot on!

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveJanuary 13, 2014 at 8:47 AM

      Hi Penny! I couldn't agree with you more...;~)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  6. UnknownJanuary 11, 2014 at 11:10 PM

    Hi Donna. I just nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award. Check it out here.http://versatilebloggeraward.wordpress.com/vba-rules/

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveJanuary 13, 2014 at 8:51 AM

      Awww, Juliana...thank you so much! I hope my blog continues to entertain, inform, and inspire others for many years to come!

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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