I actually have to say I didn't like this one. I don't know what it was, but the artwork did not catch my attention so I didn't find myself connecting with the story very well. :(

From the title alone we know it's a fable with a lesson. ?áBut then we read it, and are caught up in the humor. ?áThen we re-read it, and see deeper, more detailed lessons, that high school kids in Poly Sci/ Government classes could discuss. ?áEven though it's not quite the same theme, I'd love to pair this with Orwell's Animal Farm.

I will look for more by the author. ( )

The sheep are tired of being on the farm, and doing farm things. Very cute. Farmer Ralph, and that's my uncle's name.

Another humorous take on a social justice issue from Dumont, this time on notions of fairness in labor. ( )

The Sheep Go On Strike is a fun and engaging fiction story perfect for early elementary school aged children. It was a popular hit in first grade.