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Condition: New. Oram, Wayne (illustrator).

Hardback. Condition: New. Oram, Wayne (illustrator).

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Oram, Wayne (illustrator).

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Oram, Wayne (illustrator).

Hardback. Condition: New. Oram, Wayne (illustrator).

Buch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - When spring turns upside-down overnight, one clever girl saves the day.It was goodbye winter, hello spring in Sheepsville, USA-until spring suddenly slipped away. Three Chilly Sheep is a playful, rhythmic, imaginative picture book about Esmerelda ('Ezzy') and her three freshly sheared sheep, Heidi, Mighty, and Mo. The story starts with a fun, suspenseful alert hinting that 'IT' (a storm) is coming to turn things inside out. Just when everything feels bright and warm, an unexpected snowstorm swoops in delivering an upside-down surprise. When the sheep are caught with no wool and no warmth, Ezzy's little spot of anxiety quickly turns into determined action.Ezzy leaps into action, grabs her thinking cap, and frantically brainstorms both practical and silly ideas-from blankets to bubble baths. Just when she feels stuck, Ezzy refuses to give up. By using her imagination and problem-solving skills, she comes up with a cozy, clever solution-one that transforms a shivery, goose-bumps-all-over day into one filled with laughter, resilience, and fun. She discovers that creativity, persistence, and flexible thinking are sometimes the warmest solutions of all.By using her imagination and problem-solving skills, she has discovered a clever solution that transforms a cold, upside-down day into an out-of-nowhere, snow-wear day. They all march down to the meadow for sledding, 'snowsheep' building, and snowball throwing on what is suddenly a goose-bumps-no-more, fun-after-all day.Full of silly surprises and expressive, colorful illustrations, Three Chilly Sheep is a read-aloud adventure perfect for young readers who always answer 'yes!' when asked, 'Are you ready to play outside ' It encourages playful thinking, emotional awareness, and flexible problem-solving. Ezzy's determination and big heart make this story an excellent resilience book as well as a gentle introduction to being logical, trying again, and navigating unexpected challenges.A perfect pick for children who love: Snow days and seasonal stories like The Night Before the Snow Day, The Snowy Day, When Spring Comes, and When Winter Comes Springtime picture books and seasonal read-alouds that explore changing weather Silly animal tales such as Animals Should Definitely Not Wear Clothing, Shaun the Sheep, and Sheep in a Jeep Cozy farm and meadow settings with expressive, personality-filled animal charactersWhy parents, teachers, and librarians love this book: Encourages flexible thinking and creative problem-solving Models emotional resilience when plans fall apart Features rhythmic, playful language ideal for group or classroom reading Works beautifully for winter, spring, and weather-change discussions A thoughtful gift choice for preschoolers An engaging story for gifted and smart kids. Appeals to fans of What Do You Do with a Problem, A Little Spot of Anxiety, She Persisted, and Something Might HappenFor ages 3-7, Three Chilly Sheep brings giggles, warmth, and a gentle reminder that even when seasons flip-flop and days go wildly sideways, imagination, a keep-trying attitude, and a good thinking cap can turn an unexpected challenge into a laughter-filled adventure. A magical blend of winter whimsy and spring hope, this charming story is one smart cookie of a picture book-sure to become a family favorite. Oram, Wayne (illustrator). …