Six Creepy Sheep

by Judith Ross Enderle, Stephanie Gordon Tessler, John O'Brien (Illustrator)

Six sheep return from being sleepy to go trick or treating on a Halloween night. They encounter gaggles, warrens, herds, and more as they tiptoe through the shadowy night only to end up with all their friends at a Halloween party. Lots of rhythm and rhyme. A tongue-twisting, read-aloud Halloween story that even your toddler can handle, Six Creepy Sheep is one in the series of Six Sleepy Sheep books. The book follows the tale of six sheep who go out for some spooky trick-or-treating fun, but are scared at every turn and with every noise. The use of alliteration helps give a poetic slant to the text, and the phrase, "Then, on little sheep feet, six creepy sheep went a-haunting" is repeated with each sheep disappearance, allowing the reader to have an idea of what will happen next (making it less scary). You will laugh at the silliness of the sheep.

Genres: Picture Books, Halloween, Animals, Childrens, Holiday, Fiction, Counting

21 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1992

Reviews

[Anna Becker · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is very sweet, the art is beautiful and intricate, and the counting motif works well. However, one of the groups that the sheep encounter are dressed as hobos. It is unfortunate that out of a world of choices, the authors chose poverty as a costume for this sweet children's Halloween book.

[Janet · Rating 2 out of 5]

The sheep dress as ghosts and are off to trick or treat, however one by one they run away as they encounter other frightening costumed trick or treaters. This was an ok book, but the counting concept that is tied to it is very weak.

[J Mendez · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thiss book covers counting and the correct names for various groups of common animals. There is also a fun guessing element embedded in the lovely illustrations. One of the halloween costumes in the story is 'hobo,' which was an unfortunate choice that sullied an otherwise charming book for me.

[Sirah · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's Halloween, so the sheep slip on costumes, hoping to score some tasty treats. But it's a spooky world out there, and as they meet other mysterious creatures, their courage is tested in a frightening countdown.

If you were hoping for something complex and very spooky, I don't know what you're doing reading counting books for preschoolers. For what it was trying to do, it was a lot of fun, and I enjoyed the illustrations a lot. It's a fun one to bring out in October.

[Asho · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute Halloween story for the preschool set. Six sheep go out trick-or-treating dressed as ghosts and one by one the sheep get scared off by other trick-or-treaters and run away. My kids (5 and almost 3) only asked to read this once, but my little one had fun trying to guess the type of animal dressed up in each costume.

[Jayne · Rating 3 out of 5]

It’s not a great book because it’s not lively or engaging. Some reviewers take offense at the hobo costumes. Let’s not forget about the amazing history of hobos in America that dates back to post Civil War. Many of them traveled and worked at many jobs including building railroads, and lived as hobos by choice, such as Jack London.

[Laura Shelton · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of our Halloween staples. Could not imagine the holiday without reading this book during the month of October.

[Doris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super cute Halloween tale

[Leah G · Rating 1 out of 5]

We love Halloween stories but this one is below par.

[Tracy Schillemore · Rating 3 out of 5]

Full of animals dressed in Hallowe'en costumes.

[Benoitcesoir · Rating 2 out of 5]

The illustrations are amazing however the story is odd.

[Rachel · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5

[Meredith · Rating 2 out of 5]

Six sheep go trick-or-treating, teaching counting down 6-to-1.

[Adrianne Rosal · Rating 5 out of 5]

What is a fun way to do math? Reading about subtracting sheep and Hallloween.

[Hope · Rating 3 out of 5]

Checked out from Kilbourn Public Library 📚 in Wisconsin

[Sharlin · Rating 3 out of 5]

PENDING REVIEW
3.50 - Average

[Denise Spicer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Six sheep decide to go trick or treating dressed up as ghosts. One by one they get scared....by...pirates, fairies, hobos, goblins and witches until one is left to trick or treat at the -- surprise -- party barn. This kids counting book has colorful illustrations and a nice surprise ending were kids can try to find the ghost sheep in the crowd at the party.

[Heidi-Marie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I loved the animals in their costumes and how they were described ("gaggle of goblins" and such). Great laugh there. It had a bit og a 5 Little Monkeys thing going on as sheep kept leaving one by one. And a lot of repetitiveness. Would work for PreK, but not K-4.

[Heather · Rating 3 out of 5]

We read this awhile back from the library. It wasn't the best book mainly because the counting backwards from five or ten has been done to death. But, we can never have enough Halloween books and for 50 cents can you really go wrong?

[Alia GoinHam · Rating 4 out of 5]

this book is an up and out book u read it up you take it back it's out it was mostly about 6 crazy sheep but i won't tell u more yall have to explore////??????????????????????????////

[Joann Trupiano · Rating 3 out of 5]

The descriptive jargon used in this book was a treat, but a few elements such as "they whisked by a warren of witches" was a little beyond my 4 yr olds comprehension.

[Mariah · Rating 3 out of 5]

It is fun to see all the animals in their costumes and the scary surprise waiting for them all at the end of the book. A good Halloween counting book.

[Lisa C · Rating 3 out of 5]

Erm. Ok. The counting part was cute. It's a bit un-PC for a modern audience, though.

[Ellen · Rating 3 out of 5]

A cute counting book, with fun alliteration, good for little ones who are just beginning to appreciate Hallowe'en.

[Sarah Boudreau · Rating 5 out of 5]

So much good.

[Rachelolivia]

II

[Olivia · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is a counting book, so there is very little plot. The art is surprisingly intriguing though.

[Eden Silverfox · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a cute Halloween counting book. Six sheep dress up as ghosts to go trick-or-treating. They keep getting scared until only one sheep is left.

Very nice illustrations and a fun little book.

[Elaine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome book! I love this book. The alliteration is so fun. Perfect for a fun read a loud storytime.