They must have been kidnapped by a UFO—or perhaps they've gone to meet the child rumored to have been born in a stable. The sheep set off to find their shepherds. They'd like to see this child too, and they heard there'll be a party!
The sheep hike across country two by two, so none are lost. During this extraordinary night in Bethlehem, the quarrelsome sheep gradually become a real flock that pulls together.
This amusing retelling of the Christmas story through the eyes of the sheep reinforces the season's theme—be a little nicer to each other, forgive your quarrels, and listen to everybody, especially the children.
Ulrich Hub is a German writer, actor, director and screenwriter who lives in Berlin. He has written several plays for children as well as for adults. His work has won numerous awards including Duck's Backyard which was selected for the White Ravens Award in 2022.
Jörg Mϋhle studied illustration in Offenbach and Paris. He has written and illustrated many best-selling children's books for all ages, including picture books, junior fiction, and the widely acclaimed Tickle My Ears series of board books. He lives in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.