Sheepology: The Ultimate Encyclopedia

Welcome to the wonderful world of sheep! Sheepology is filled with incredible sheep facts told in a playful tone by Ilaria Demonti, with endearing illustrations by Camilla Pintonato.

Discover all there is to know about sheep in all their woolly glory in Sheepology, a delightfully illustrated guide ewe will flock to again and again!

For instance, did you know that sheep do not like to be alone and get along well with other animals? Or that a sheep was the first mammal to be cloned by humans?

Have you ever wondered how sheep's milk turns into cheese? Or how sheep are shorn and wool is made into cloth?

These and other intriguing and engaging facts about this lovable animal can be found in Sheepology, a visual encyclopedia and follow-up to Chickenology and Pigology. Nature- and animal-loving readers of all ages will find something to learn and love about these fascinating farm friends.

Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press
Published: 04/25/2023
Pages: 80
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 11.30h x 8.40w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781797222431
Age: Ages 9-12


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 03/15/2023
Booklist 05/01/2023 pg. 37
School Library Journal 05/01/2023 pg. 97

About the Author
Ilaria Demonti is an author, illustrator, and literary agent based in Milan, Italy. She wrote and illustrated Il sogno di Hokusai and The Workshop of Leonardo da Vinci, and illustrated Wendy and the Wallpaper Cat, written by Jason Hook.

Camilla Pintonato is an author, illustrator, and graphic designer based in Venice, Italy. Her love for sheep inspired this book, but she likes drawing other animals, such as chickens, pigs, rabbits, and donkeys. Her books include Chickenology, Pigology, Full Moon, and Wally the World's Greatest Piano-Playing Wombat.