Brenda is a sheep

Title:

Brenda is a sheep

Author:

Hood, Morag (Illustrator), author, illustrator.

Summary:

"This story is a twist on the classic story of a wolf in sheep's clothing. Brenda, a wolf, is preparing a great sheep feast, but the sheep have a different menu up their woolly sleeves"-- Provided by publisher.

General Note:

"Originally published by Two Hoots, an imprint of Pan Macmillan, in London in 2019."--Colophon.

Edition:

First American edition.

Physical Description:

1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm

Genre:

Picture books.

Subject Term:

Sheep -- Juvenile fiction.

Wolves -- Juvenile fiction.

Friendship -- Juvenile fiction.

Publisher:

Random House Children's Books,

Publication Date:

2020

2019

ISBN:

9780593173800

Publication Information:

New York : Random House Children's Books, [2020]

Call Number:

P HOOD

Holds: Copies:

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Summary

Tale that turns the "wolf in sheep's clothing" story right on its head, and shows kids that things are not always as they seem.

Brenda is exactly like all the other sheep. Well, except for the sharp teeth, gray fur, sharp claws, and orange sweater. All the sheep think that Brenda is just the best! Despite Brenda's best efforts to enjoy the ultimate sheep feast, Brenda realizes that she is, after all, a sheep. A funny reminder that what you look like doesn't dictate who you are.

Author Notes

Morag Hood is an award-winning children's book author and illustrator from Edinburgh, Scotland. She holds an MA in Children's Book Illustration from Cambridge School of Art and her favorite things to draw are eyebrows. More of her fun books and prints can be found at moraghood.co.uk.

Reviews (1)

School Library Journal Review

PreS-Gr 1--A wolf in sheep's clothing is still a wolf unless that wolf's name is Brenda. Yes, Brenda is a wolf who wears a colorful woolly sweater in an attempt to blend in with the sheep, keeping just one end goal in mind, a scrumptious feast complete with a special mint sauce. But in the process of duping the sheep, mischievous Brenda wins the affection of her fluffy snacks-turned-friends. In the end, it is Brenda who is fooled, or, more accurately reformed, by the sheep, who accept her despite her differences. Young readers and listeners may not yet have encountered the old saying and they may not connect tasty mint sauce to a delicious rack of lamb. But they will relish the bright orange and gray party on every page; the humorous and appealing illustrations buoy the tale, provide a subtext, and leave readers' worries in the dust. VERDICT A very funny addition to any library.--Betsy Davison, formerly at Homer Central H.S., NY