Parents' Guide to Sheep Blast Off!

Book Nancy Shaw Picture Book 2008
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Common Sense Media Review

By Dawn Friedman , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 4+

Silly sheep have an extraterrestrial adventure.

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What's the Story?

Curious sheep take off in a (apparently) unmanned spaceship. Rhyming adventures ensue.

Is It Any Good?

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Sheep are common characters in kids' picture books, probably because they look so loving and fluffy in illustrations; these sheep are no different, being adorable and easily anthromorphized. These sheep find a spaceship and head inside ready to explore the universe. But what happens when space flight ends up being more complicated than they expected? Who will help them now? That's the crux of this rhyming adventure.

There's nothing informative or hugely edifying about this silly little book, but not every book has to have a helpful message. Instead read this one as pure entertainment and revel in the soft, adept illustrations. This is the seventh book in the series, but you don't need to read the others to enjoy this particular adventure.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • 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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