71 Sheep Try Soccer

Ages 3 to 5, Grades P to K

Sheep aren’t exactly renowned for their organization skills, so when 71 sheep arrange a game of soccer, things are always going to get interesting. When their ball gets stuck in a tree, how will all the sheep cooperate to retrieve it? And when an unexpected danger presents itself, how will the sheep organize themselves to stay safe—and finish their game of soccer?

About the Author

Pablo Albo has written over 40 children’s picture books. A celebrated and acclaimed author in Spain he has also been nominated for the White Raven Award in 2008 and 2010 and won several literary awards in Spain including the National Publishing Award from the Ministry of Culture in 2011 and 2012. Guridi is one of Spain’s most recognized children’s book llustrators. His previous books include The Day I Became a Bird and King of the Castle.