When the humans are away, the sheep will play! Agnes, a Great Dane, is supposed to watch over the home, but the mischievous sheep are up to no good. The illustrations in Agnes and the Sheep are beautiful, delicate watercolors that give a cozy vibe.

Note: I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley. I was not compensated in any other fashion for the review and the opinions reflected below are entirely my own. Special thanks to the publisher and author for providing the copy.

We absolutely loved the illustrations in this story! We also loved the sweet story, and the humor that was sprinkled throughout it!

Meet Agnes: a dog who knows and appreciates the concept of cozy! Agnes is a helpful, hard-working farm dog who also enjoys closing out each day under a blanket on a comfy carpet in front of a warm fire. Clare Therese Gray perfectly illustrates that vision of coziness for the reader.

Agnes has three animal friends on the farm named Fern, Flax and Baa Baa. They lived and breathed plants every day. One fateful day, when the wind drove the three sheep close to the cottage for shelter, they spied PLANTS inside the cottage. Therein began the trouble. Readers will relate to the struggle thinking the grass looks greener on the other side of the fence. And in this case, those plants looked more enticing on the other side of that window!

When Agnes notices the gleam in the sheep's eyes, she tries to remind them about all the plants they already have around them but it was no use. Once they'd caught a glimpse, they were obsessed with finding a way to get inside. Children will delight over the antics of these wayward sheep and the dog who tries to keep them in line.

I highly recommend this book as a gentle way of discussing the importance of being grateful for what you already have. I am hoping Ms. Rowley will write more adventures featuring Agnes and her farm friends!
Disclaimer: I received a free digital copy of Agnes and the Sheep from DK Publishing through NetGalley to review. No other compensation was received.

A short and sweet story about appreciating what you have. Short enough for a story-time read-aloud, with very gentle and cute art, reminiscent of Sam McBratney's (Guess How Much I Love You) style. Recommended for collections serving families who go through a lot of picture books.

This hilarious picture book tells the story of Agnes the farm dog and three sheep named Fern, Flax and Baa Baa. Agnes is allowed inside the farm house in the evenings but the sheep must stay in the pasture. One day the sheep notice that there are a lot of plants in the house and much like the age old adage “the grass is always greener on the other side”, the sheep really want to taste the house plants, even though Agnes tells them not to. One day they sneak into the house while the owners are away and get sick eating way too many plants. Agnes takes care of her friends and helps them realize that their pasture has just the plants they need. The final page includes the family just staring at the mess the sheeps left, which adds to the hilarity of the book. The font is large and accessible, with just a few lines per page on a light coloured background. The illustrations are beautiful and add to the telling of the story. I would recommend this book to parents of children in the 3-8 age range. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for giving me the chance to read and review this book!

Great punchline! The final page of this book is just *chef's kiss*. I'm a big fan of picture books that get that big final laugh.

The story itself is so soft and sweet, with just a bit of mischief. The story is much more the sheep than Agnes, their sheepdog, as the sheep become obsessed with their humans' houseplants. Agnes assured the sheep that, quite literally, the grass is always greener on the other side, but that's not nearly enough to stop the herd.

Watercolors were a great pick for the artwork. They lend themselves so well to natural scenes, and in this book, the whole of the farm looks cozy. And the sheep look SO soft. Everything is just a bit cartoony, but the watercolors add nice detail to the houseplants, which make them seem more lush.

Advanced review copy provided by the publisher.

Thanks to Netgalley and DK for the ARC of this!

A cute, easy to read story about how the grass isn’t always greener on the other side. I loved that there was a lesson that included natural consequences, in lieu of a punishment. The animals were cute and the art style was enjoyable! My kids really liked it as well.

So sweet. Loved this cute picture book. Writing and illustrations blended beautifully to create a lovely, sweet and simple book.

~Whimsical & Calming~
A wonderfully beautiful tale about a Great Dane name Agnes and the sheep she tends. It’s a tale of love & protection between the Agnes and the sheep she tends. A story about being grateful for the good things we already have. What a wonderful way to teach young readers about being grateful.

The illustrations are so soothing and tranquil. The countryside that the story takes place in seems so inviting. The soft tones and colors along with the calming watercolor images are terrific, holding the readers interest to the very last page.

A perfect pick for children who love animals and dogs. Simply #AdoraLing 😊

Grateful to have received a digital copy of this book from NetGalley & DK Children.

This book was adorable! I really loved the illustrations, they were gorgeous and gave me cozy and happy vibes. The moral of the story is an important one, teaching children to be happy and enjoy what you have. Overall, this was a very charming, cute story that I would highly recommend for little ones!

Thank you DK and Net Galley for an ARC in return for my honest review.