Little Man lives in a brownstone with "Nana and Grandpa, Auntie, Papa, and Mama," and it's bedtime - but Sheep Sheep can't be found! Little Man "could not sleep. He would not sleep without his sheep." A hunt for the beloved stuffed toy ensues; everyone helps, but at last, Papa gives up and insists Little Man sleep with Bear-Bear instead, and they will find the sheep tomorrow. Obviously this is not an acceptable solution, leading to a blowup, which wakes (very pregnant) Mama, who was sleeping on the couch...with Sheep Sheep as a pillow. Papa apologizes to Little Man and asks for forgiveness, and Little Man falls asleep with Sheep Sheep - and a small mountain of other stuffed animals.

Illustrations: pencil, photographs, digital painting, collage ( )

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