The "lovable muttonheads" are off to the store in search of the perfect birthday gift in this latest in the sheep series of rhymed read-alouds.
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Aug 13, 2010
Shanna
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The silly sheep from Sheep in a Jeep are back, this time shopping for a birthday gift in a small country store. Naively bumbling, they make all the inconsiderate mistakes that we might expect of such a group: trying on clothing, playing with toys on the floor, selecting a gift that requires a ladder to reach, and when they finally get to the cash register, discovering they don't have enough to pay. But their dilemma is happily solved when they decide to clip their wool, "three bags full,"
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Mar 19, 2010
Literary Device: Alliteration. Five sheep shop for a birthday present and then realize that they don’t have any money to pay for their items. Author uses alliteration and rhyming to create a fun read-aloud.
Shaw's sheep stories are simply silly and loads of FUN! Kids love them!! I just read "Sheep in a Jeep" to a pre-K class yesterday and they were completely enthralled with both the text and the pictures.
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Shaw's sheep stories are simply silly and loads of FUN! Kids love them!! I just read "Sheep in a Jeep" to a pre-K class yesterday and they were completely enthralled with both the text and the pictures.
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Mar 18, 2011
Kelley
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"Sheep in a Shop" is an adorable book for young children. It has colorful illustrations is so much fun to read aloud! All of the words rhyme, which makes it appealing and easy to read pre-k and Kindergarten students. The sheep want to find a birthday present and they run into a problem at the shop! Definitely recommend this book for young children!!
May 05, 2010
Karissa
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I decided to read this after reading Sheep in a Jeep and doing a science lesson around force and motion. You could use this book to introduce the concept of trade and barter in social studies. The rhyming and alliteration make it a fun read though!
Dec 08, 2011
Sarah
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May 16, 2008
Connie
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Connie's review: Very short, very rhyme-y. Good for children learning to sound things out, or learning to speak, because there are only a few short sentences per page. It's a very calming story, too, so it works well for naptime. Because it features a birthday at the end, it's also a good gift for a one or two year old child. Because it was printed in Britain some of the usages are odd to American ears, but nothing confusing - shop where we'd use store, that sort of thing. It's broadening to the
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Mar 31, 2010
Lora Leigh
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Not exactly a literary masterpiece, but a useful book for introducing basic economic principles to elementary-age kids... wants vs. needs, trading/bartering, goods vs. services, etc.
May 01, 2009
Tricia
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Sheep descend on a teahouse...a dainty venue unprepared for their "sheepness". Same formula as other sheep books by this author--lots of rhymes, messy situation and fun.
Jan 19, 2009
Violet
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I have used this book in a lesson about literacy. It has several examples of word-play and phoneme manipulations which are great to teach early readers (grades K-2).
Feb 03, 2010
Heather
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Although money is a minor element, this book can still be used for the concepts of money. Why did the sheep need money? What happened when they traded?
Jul 10, 2009
Alicia
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Honestly, when I first read this book I didn't like it at all. It seemed stupid. Now I enjoy the sing song style of the book. It is fun to read.
Apr 08, 2009
Very funny in that it's all about sheep. Loved the expressions on their faces. Light-hearted and fun.
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Jan 09, 2012
Jan
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The sheep are back and this time they have to buy a present for a birthday party. Cute, cute, cute.
Dec 14, 2011
Marilyn
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I'm giving this to Zoe for her birthday, because it's about a May birthday party. Fun poetry.
Oct 15, 2011
Esther
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Another audio book that we can listen to repeatedly and not drive the Momma insane. Sheep in a Jeep is still my favorite but A prefers this one and it is well done with the music, sound effects and the reading.
Apr 26, 2007
Taylor
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This book models excellent giving behavior. The sheep tear the shop apart (because these sheep are hell bent for destruction), but when they are short money to buy a friend's birthday present their creative and generous solution is to shear (share) their wool to pay for the present. AND it's a blast to read -- lots of good word combinations. Margot Apple's pictures are lovely. Arthur loves the Sheep Books.
Dec 17, 2009
Katharyn
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Zack, I bought this for you as a present. I had been in NY visiting Grandma 303 and we wanted to bring back books and toys that you might like. She brought you someone you know as Winnie the Pooh, and I brought you this book. I loved reading it to you.
Jeep for sale- cheap!
Jeep for sale- cheap!
Sep 08, 2008
Celeste
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This time the sheep are in a shop looking for a birthday gift! Great fun and humor for the smallest child!
Mar 28, 2008
Rene
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I love to give these books as gifts. Whimsical and fun, they make you laugh. There are several by this author.
Aug 08, 2008
Heidi
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Cute illustrations. It's rhyming. And they're sheep. Always makes me think of Mom.
Jun 29, 2008
Kip
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Sheep rhyme. Have a good time.
More words than Jeep, but not too steep.
We keep.
More words than Jeep, but not too steep.
We keep.
Feb 02, 2012
