I'm More Than a Sheep

Mildred is a sheep. But being a sheep is boring. There’s only grass to eat and other sheep to follow. So Mildred decides to break away from the flock and make her own mark on the world. But when an invite to a classy dinner party is not all as it seems, will the flock come to her rescue?

Why we love this book:
Full of warm and humorous illustrations, this story is not only clever but teaches a valuable lesson of how there's nothing more magnificent than being yourself. 

We’re sure your kids will love the way this story twists and turns when Mildred’s attempts to stand out keep ending in disaster. After you’ve read it once, go back and look through the details in the illustrations, because there's so much to spot! You can also talk about why it’s good to have differences and similarities to your friends and family, and who you would want in your flock if you were in a tight spot.

About the author:
Bethany Christou is a children's illustrator and author who lives in the Hertfordshire countryside. She graduated from the Cambridge School of Art and her first picture book Slow Samson (Templar, 2019) was highly commended for the Macmillan Prize in 2016, as well as being shortlisted for New Designer of the Year.