Promotional Information

/ Key title Russell the sheep is back again in another great adventure -- searching for lost treasure! /Russell made his debut in July 2005 in 'Russell the Sheep', and quickly became a picture book star selling over 21,000 copies in the UK. / 'Russell the Sheep' was shortlisted for the Best New Illustrator category of the Booktrust Early Years Awards, 2005. /Marketing and PR campaign to target new readers with coverage across parenting and grey press. /Rob Scotton's humorous artwork has a distinctive soft palette making it perfect for a bedtime story. / Rob's wonderful artwork can also be found on greetings cards, ceramics, textiles, prints, stationery and glassware. / Competition: Joseph Theobald

About the Author

Rob Scotton is the bestselling author and illustrator of Splat the Cat; Love, Splat; Merry Christmas, Splat; Scaredy-Cat, Splat!; Russell the Sheep; Russell and the Lost Treasure; and Russell"s Christmas Magic. His work can also be found on greeting cards, ceramics, textiles, prints, stationery, and glassware. An honors graduate of Leicester Polytechnic, Rob now lives in Rutland, England, with his wife, Liz, who is also an artist.

Reviews

Praise for 'Russell the Sheep': 'Russell the Sheep is completely engaging and bound to become a star of the future.' The Bookseller 'This is the delicious tale of a sheep who can't sleep.' Daily Express 'Charming tale.' Grove 'This quirky bedtime story!will amuse and appeal to the very young.' Family Interest Magazine 'Gorgeous, gently coloured illustrations!A perfect bedtime story.' Eastern Daily Press

PreS-Gr 1-Russell, the fluffed-out sheep with the impossibly long, striped wool hat attempts to discover the Lost Treasure of Frogsbottom. After inventing a "Super-Duper Treasure Seeker," he searches high and low until he stumbles upon the buried chest down a long and winding hole. Once the box is opened, Russell is dismayed to find that it contains only old and useless stuff, including a camera that's "older than my dad!" But the camera works, and soon Russell is taking joyous snapshots of his extended family. In the conclusion, which might make more sense to adults than kids, Russell peruses these photos in an album and he decides that they are the real treasure. As in Russell the Sheep (HarperCollins, 2005), the art is done in muted blues, grays, and greens that contain small touches of humor for discerning readers. While not as strong a premise as in the original book, fans of Russell will welcome his return.-Marge Loch-Wouters, Menasha's Public Library, WI Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.