The Children’s Book Review | March 2, 2020
Sometimes, a room full of happy dances, shirts in a tie-dyed swirl, and mischief-making sheep are just the ticket!
From award-winning children’s author and poet Raven Howell, comes an adorable picture book in which a young child discovers the solution for falling asleep.
A Flock of Fun
Written by Raven Howell
Illustrated by David Barrow
Publisher’s Synopsis: A young child discovers the solution for falling asleep is not always quiet and silent, like counting slow, slimy snails. Sometimes, a room full of happy dances, shirts in a tie-dyed swirl, and mischief-making sheep are just the ticket!
Ages 3-8 | Publisher: Doodle and Peck Publishing | February 2, 2020 | ISBN-13: 978-1733717083
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About the Author
Raven Howell is an award-winning children’s author and poet of nine picture books. She writes poetry for a variety of children’s magazines including Highlights, The School Magazine, Humpty Dumpty, and Cricket. Frequently sharing book presentations and writing workshops with children in schools and libraries, Raven also serves as Creative & Publishing Advisor with Red Clover Reader. Her family, long dawn hikes, being at the beach, and munching on warm butterscotch chocolate chip cookies straight out of the oven are all sources of writing inspiration. Visit her website: www.ravenhowell.com.
About the Illustrator
David Barrow spent his happiest hours in the elementary school library. It was there he read books about famous people and learned how to draw. After working as a graphic designer, cameraman, and video editor, Barrow embarked on his lifelong dream of illustrating children’s books. David has illustrated nine books for Doodle and Peck Publishing.
43 Comments
I would love to win this because it’s such a great book and prize pack. Yes, I sometimes have to count sheep to get to sleep but other times I have no trouble falling asleep.
“Please tell us why you would love to win this giveaway. Do you count sheep to fall alseep?” This looks delightful! And I understand that counting “1, 2, 1, 2” as you breathe in and out helps you relax and fall asleep!
One of my younger grandsons has a problem falling asleep so if Mom reads something like this it might help. That is the cutest cover with that adorable sheep face 😊
I read a book to my granddaughter before bedtime and this would make a perfect addition.
We have two sheep named Weird Alice and Fancy Nancy. No, I do not count sheep.
Anne, I love your sheep names! I think you’ve got yourself the perfect title of a picture book: Weird Alice and Fancy Nancy. Ha! Good luck, and kindest regards, Raven.
This looks like a super cute book for my younger daughter who is an emerging reader. I think she would really like this book about these cute sheep.
This looks so cute and fun for my kids at bed time. No, I don’t count sheep
I think this would be a great way to end a long day–a wonderful bedtime story.
This book looks so fun. Yes I have counted sheep to fall asleep. I have counted lots of things to fall asleep and sometimes just counted.
Love the concept and a great way to introduce a relaxation technique that I have used myself on occasion.
So delightful and special which would be a real treasure. I count sheep many nights.
i have a couple kids who can love books
I would give this to my niece. No, I do not count sheep.
My kids love reading at bedtime(and other times, but always before bed) i’m sure they’d love these books. We’ve never counted sheep!
It’s just a perfect book for the grandchildren. I have tried counting sheep and it really works by putting an active mind to sleep.
I know my grandchildren would love reading this book. No I don’t count sheep to fall asleep but I might give it a try!!!
I actually have counted sheep before!! My kiddos would love this book!
I would love to share these lovely books with my nieces.
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My daughters would love these. My oldest daughter counts unicorns. 😉
I don’t usually count sheep to go to sleep. But sometimes here, I do. I truly think we need a new mattress. lol
I want to win this because the cover looks charming and the kids in the family would love this book. They’re the right age for it. I actually have tried counting sheep to get to sleep. Sometimes it’s works and other times not.
Fun book! I used to count sheep!
My nieces love bedtime stories and would love this book! I used to count sheep as a young kid but not anymore 🙂
These books sound like fun for the kids and we sometimes do count sheep to fall asleep at night.
I do not count sheep to fall asleep. But I do think about each of our dogs, cats, chickens, horses, and goats, one by one, when I can’t sleep. I list their qualities, what I love about them, why I’m thankful for them–counting my blessings, and sure enough, I find myself dozing off…
A little to old to count sheep My great niece (3) now I am not sure how she goes to sleep just plain tired. Zadaya loves animals and books
No I don’t count sheep, but I do talk to the Great Shepherd.
My great niece loves her books! I was buying her books before she was ever born. I wanted her to grow up learning how good books were
Me NO
My great niece loves to look at her books and to be read to
i need those socks i dont have any
I love the socks and I know the kids will too!
This would be such a great book to read to my grandson who has trouble falling asleep.
I would love to win this for my little niece, she loves books
Our little granddaughter just loves sheep right now! We are lucky enough to live near a farm where she can visit them anytime she wants. I know that she would love ‘A Flock of Fun’. Thanks for the super giveaway opportunity.
This looks like a fun prize package!
I would love to win this for my grandson who would enjoy the book. He could use such a relaxing book and the idea of counting sheep to fall asleep.When I was little I would try to count sheep, but I never got very far!.
I would love to win it for my 5 grand kids.
I would love to win for my daughter.
No, I listen to documentaries mostly.
Funny but I DO count sheep when I try to sleep. My granddaughter would enjoy reading this to her new little sister. Thanks!
I would like to win this for my 2 daughters. I don’t really count sheep as I usually fall asleep right away.