A Short History of the World According to Sheep Free Audiobook Download by Sally Coulthard

There is a whole lot more to the world of sheep than meets the eye. Sally Coulthard's A Short History of the World According to Sheep is a hilarious and interesting audiobook that takes you on a tour of all parts of this diverse animal. With the use of comedian and radio presenter Sally Coulthard, this book has an authentic voice that is both informative and entertaining.

From Sheep's Tale, Sally Coulthard tells readers a short history of the world as told by sheep. From the beginning of time, they have been working hard to make sure that those who can work and eat get the best food and nurishment so that they are healthy.

This audiobook is a little over an hour long. It contains about eight chapters, each about ten minutes long. There are some nice illustrations of the time periods and animals in the book. They have been done in a very minimalist style that fits with the text well.

This is a story of the first sheep's experience in the world. It tells how the creatures tried to make their way across many different landscapes, but were often met with an unpleasant reception. The book is told through the eyes of the first sheep followed by glimpses into his descendants' lives. The initial narrative moves to the modern day, where he enjoys a better life now with his flock. The book closes with discussions from experts about what makes this creature so dang special and why humans are so fond of them.

With this audiobook, you can share the wonder of all her animals with your children as they listen to their favorite story. Reading aloud is a great way to start a love of reading and Sally Coulthard's gentle and accurate narration makes this story an excellent choice. The illustrations in the book make learning about sheep especially fun and the author's note at the back of the book provides links to other activities that will further teach your child everything they need to know about these fluffy little friends.

A Short History of the World According to Sheep is intended for children and presents a simplified version of world history. As Coulthard says in her introduction, "Sheep is just one species amongst all the others...It helps us understand that, from an animal's point of view, we're just another animal."