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Sheep Blast Off!

(2008, Fiction - Picture Book, Written by Nancy Shaw, Illustrated by Margot Apple)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 4; suggested age 4.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Silly sheep have an extraterrestrial adventure.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 4 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Sheep Blast Off!

Parents need to know that there is nothing offensive about this nonsense rhyming book.

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  • Families can talk about space and kids and parents can play-act their own space adventure. Ready to build a rocket ship? Sofa cushions or a sheet tossed over the kitchen table can serve as a space vehicle. Stuffed animals can be pressed into service as co-pilots.
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