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Mama Sheep and the Mysterious Cup

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Pub Date Mar 01 2025 | Archive Date Oct 30 2025


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Mama Sheep and the Mysterious Cup is a heartwarming children’s picture book that combines gentle humor, colorful illustrations, and an engaging mystery perfect for toddlers and early readers. Mama Sheep loves to keep her home tidy, but one morning she discovers a mysterious cup of water on her bathroom counter. Determined to solve the puzzle, she asks her little lambs, Daddy Sheep, and even the neighbors if they know where it came from.

This playful story invites children to laugh, guess, and join in on the mystery, while also teaching them about curiosity, problem-solving, and family togetherness. With its cozy farm setting and lovable characters, Mama Sheep and the Mysterious Cup makes for the perfect read-aloud for families, classrooms, and storytime at libraries.

Mama Sheep and the Mysterious Cup is a heartwarming children’s picture book that combines gentle humor, colorful illustrations, and an engaging mystery perfect for toddlers and early readers. Mama...


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Cute book and adorable illustrations. Mama Sheep has quite the mystery to solve. This story just made me smile. Enjoy!

I was blessed with an ARC. Thank you, NetGalley. The opinions expressed are my own and unbiased.

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A Cozy Mystery for the Littlest Detectives
Mama Sheep and the Mysterious Cup is a sweet and funny picture book that captures the gentle chaos of family life. Each day, Mama Sheep discovers a mysterious cup of water and sets out to find who’s behind it—asking her lambs, Daddy Sheep, the neighbors, and even aliens! The simple repetition and playful rhythm make it a joy to read aloud, while the colorful illustrations bring warmth and humor to every page. I especially loved how it ends with a relatable little twist that made me smile—it’s the kind of story kids will giggle over and parents will recognize all too well.

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The Case of the Mysterious Cup—Solved with a Smile!
This laugh-out-loud barnyard mystery had me grinning from start to finish—Mama Sheep’s detective work is pure, cozy fun for kids and parents alike! 🐑💦🔍

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Mystery in the Barnyard? I’m Hooked!
Okay, hear me out—Mama Sheep is basically the cutest detective in town! 🕵️‍♀️ Every morning she finds a random cup of water and goes full-on investigation mode—from her lambs to the moon and back (literally, there are aliens). The story is adorable, the art is bright and cozy, and the ending had me laughing out loud. If your kiddos love guessing games and silly surprises, this book’s a total winner. Grab it, snuggle up, and get ready to baa-lieve in the power of curiosity! 🐑✨

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This was a cute story and I think young readers will enjoy the mystery of the cup. While adult readers could guess the ending, young readers will have a fun time.

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As a mom of three littles and a forgetful husband, I feel seen! This is such a cute story and really shows the reality of the day to day repetitive tasks in a home filled with love. I'm glad Mama Sheep was able to solve the mystery at the end and hopefully keep the cup from continuing to reappear each day. So fun!

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This was such a cute story about a family of sheep. Every morning mama sheep has to clean and put away a dirty cup. Who is doing it? It is a fun read that could be used in story time. I love the humor and the artwork is lovely.

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As a mama myself I found this book to be exceptionally charming.

Mama sheep keeps a clean and tidy home. But every morning she comes into the bathroom to find a cup of water left on the counter. Each day that week she dumps it, cleans it and puts it away...But the next morning it's back again!! Momma asks everyone and no one takes responsibility for that cup. Mama comes up with a plan to catch the responsible party. You will never guess who it is? 😉.

I received a copy in exchange for my honest review.

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This was a well written and illustrated children's book. I love the mystery and suspense factor of what is with this cup. The book is easy to understand for young minds. and the illustrations help bring the story to life. This was a great read and I will be sure to read it more. I read many children's books throughout my life and this could easily be in a top contender for my favorite's the plot twists I was not expecting at all.

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