Author/Illustrator: Olivier Tallec
Publisher: Enchanted Lion, 2015; originally published in France by Actes Sud, 2014; translation Claudia Zoe Bedrick
Age: 5-9
Themes: kings, rulers, sheep, power
Opening: And so it was one windy day that Louis the sheep thereby became Louis I, King of the Sheep.
Summary: (from my library’s catalog) When a crown lands at Louis the sheep’s feet, he crowns himself king of the sheep, imagining just what kind of a king he would be.
Why I like this book: It’s funny yet great food for thought for young people about authority and power and it’s place in our present world. Thew illustrations are sumptuous, yet the cartoon-style characters are totally suited to their rich surroundings. And if you are familiar with other Tallec books, you might recognize some characters (do read, Who Done It?, Chronicle Books, 2015)!
Resources/Activities: imagine what you might like to do as king; look into the reality of monarchies today; do kingdoms exist in the wild animal world?; would you like to live in a kingdom?
For more Perfect Picture Book picks with teacher/parent resources, check out the list on Susanna Hill’s blog HERE.
julie rowan-zoch 
I remember this fun book. I stumbled onit at the library one day. Definitely food for thought.
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What a great premise done in a unique way! Love it!
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What an interesting book. I’ll have to look for this one.
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My gosh! What a cute book. I love how a crown magically drops at the sheep’s feet and he proclaims himself king. I HAVE to check out this book!
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I enjoy Oliver Tallec’s books! Haven’t seen this yet so will check it out.
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What a clever concept, Julie- thanks for sharing this one!
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This looks like a gem. Thank-you Enchanted Lion!
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Interesting!
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