Synopsis
Kids who love wicked humor will gobble up this tale of a trickster sheep and a comically gullible turkey. Ewww!
Little Baa Baa is bored. So when Quirky Turkey comes along, the opportunity to make mischief is too good to resist. “What’s that?” asks Turkey, pointing at a suspicious something on the ground. “What’s what?” “That there.” “This here?” “Yes, that there.” “Oh, it’s just a pile of . . . smarty tablets.” “Ohhh. . .” After a well-sustained buildup evoking hilarity and disbelief, this kid-pleasing trickster tale will have readers both groaning and laughing out loud at the payoff.
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About the Author
Mark Sommerset is a writer and part-time sheep interpreter. Rowan Sommerset grew up with lots of pets. Together, Mark and Rowan Sommerset create picture books from their home on Waiheke Island, New Zealand, where they live with their son, Linden.
Reviews
PreS-Gr 2—In this somewhat dark tale, a bored sheep convinces an unsuspecting and gullible turkey to try smarty tablets. Baa Baa Sheep repeatedly states that the smarty tablets (pellets of poop) are free today for turkeys. Turkey is excited by this prospect and is tricked into tasting them, even though they don't look or smell appetizing. Turkey eats the smarty tablets, only to realize they were in fact poop. The illustrations are simple and cartoonlike, with soft and muted neutrals. The spare text consists of word bubbles, and although they correspond with the overall theme of the story, readers may find them distracting, as they are spaced too closely together. The narrative is comical, but the humor is at the expense of duping the other character. VERDICT Perhaps useful as a cautionary tale (it comes with a "Warning! Contains Mischief" label) to spark discussions about making foolish choices, but otherwise an additional purchase for most libraries.—Megan McGinnis, Sachem Public Library, Holbrook, NY
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Condition: very_good. Sommerset, Rowan (illustrator). Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service. Seller Inventory # ZBV.0763680664.VG
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Condition: Very Good. Sommerset, Rowan (illustrator). Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00078187225
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Condition: Good. Sommerset, Rowan (illustrator). Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00085082879
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Condition: Very Good. Sommerset, Rowan (illustrator). Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Seller Inventory # T11Q-02173
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Condition: Good. Sommerset, Rowan (illustrator). Second Printing. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 11423932-6
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hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Sommerset, Rowan (illustrator). Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_432374040
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Sommerset, Rowan (illustrator). Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0763680664I4N10