Russell the Sheep    by Rob Scotton Order:  USA  Can HarperCollins, 2005 (2005) Hardcover Read an Excerpt      Reviewed by Hilary Williamson The illustrations of this whimsical picture book immediately set the mood. Russell of Frogsbottom Field - with his fuzzy barrel shaped body and amiably silly, sheepish face - makes you smile even before reading about his absurd antics. Unlike the other sheep, Russell just can't get to sleep. He tries everything, everywhere. The car trunk is cramped, the tree hollow creepy, and the branch crowded. 'What's a sheep to do?' Count things of course. Too few feet and too many stars. What else will he count? Can you guess? Course you can. You can't help but like Russell, feel for his problems, and chuckle at his attempted solutions. Russell the Sheep is a delightful bedtime book that also incorporates counting from one to ten - a picture book guaranteed to be in demand night after night. Note: Opinions expressed in reviews and articles on this site are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of BookLoons. Find more Kids books on our Shelves or in our book Reviews