71 Sheep Try Soccer

"This is one of those quirky, way-out books that gets the children's minds working. They'll love the illustrations by renowned Spanish illustrator Guridi, as they are so clever and comical. They'll want to turn the pages of this book again and again - and then again - just like I have." --Good Reading

Sheep aren't exactly renowned for their organisation skills, so when 71 sheep arrange a game of soccer, things are always going to get interesting. When their ball gets stuck in a tree, how will all the sheep cooperate to retrieve it? And when an unexpected danger presents itself, how will the sheep organise themselves to stay safe....and finish their game of soccer?
71 Sheep try soccer is a quirky and humorous book, showing young readers how unexpected challenges can be triumphed
by imagination and cooperation.



About the Author

Pablo Albo is a writer and storyteller. He has published more than forty books and has recounted tales at storytelling festivals in Spain, Cuba, Switzerland, Italy, Greece, Australia, Brazil, Mexico, Venezuela, Belgium, and France. His books have been translated into English, German, French, Italian, and Portuguese. He has been awarded the prestigious Lazarillo prize twice in Spain and three of his books have been selected by The White Ravens.

Guridi is a graduate from the Faculty of Fine Arts, Seville, and has worked for many years in advertising and multimedia. Since 2010, Guridi is one of Spain's most recognised children's book illustrators and has currently published more than twenty picture books.. In 2018, Guridi received a Special Mention for the Bologna Ragazzi award for best picture book.