Dog can't go to sleep. He loves books so much that he just can't stop reading. Dog tries counting sheep, but it's not working—perhaps there are some other creatures he can count? Soon Dog is off on an adventure, finding friends and numbers in unexpected places. 

Meet Dog and let him show you why he LOVES COUNTING!
Louise Yates began drawing pictures to go with stories she wrote at a very young age. A Small Surprise is the first published book from this talented young author-artist who obviously understands the art of communicating with the youngest child through words and pictures. She lives in London. View titles by Louise Yates
  • SELECTION | 2014
    Children's Book Committee at Bank Street College Children's Book of the Year

About

Dog can't go to sleep. He loves books so much that he just can't stop reading. Dog tries counting sheep, but it's not working—perhaps there are some other creatures he can count? Soon Dog is off on an adventure, finding friends and numbers in unexpected places. 

Meet Dog and let him show you why he LOVES COUNTING!

Author

Louise Yates began drawing pictures to go with stories she wrote at a very young age. A Small Surprise is the first published book from this talented young author-artist who obviously understands the art of communicating with the youngest child through words and pictures. She lives in London. View titles by Louise Yates

Awards

  • SELECTION | 2014
    Children's Book Committee at Bank Street College Children's Book of the Year

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