We're all sheep. Except him.
A children's book about the courage to be different.
Look Inside the Book
I know your mama taught you how to stand and chew and bleat.
Not with a hungry coyote on the loose.
One outlaw is free from the herd's fears of bad looks and bad actors. Nobody wants to deal with Blah Blah Black Sheep, not even coyotes. That's when the flock learns that the courage to defend the farm starts not with a bleat but with a blah.
He zigs when the flock zags.
He blahs when the flock bleats.
He howls at the moon when the flock sleeps.
But when danger comes lurking...
WHO WILL YOU BE?
Blah Blah Black Sheep is coming in Animated Glory!
Help make it a reality.
- Get the Black Sheep Bundle
- Buy more for your whole flock
- Subscribe to Canon+
The Black Sheep Bundle
- Hardback book
- Premium Art Print (8.5 x 11) signed by Forrest Dickison
- Fund the show to get your Black Sheep's name mentioned in the credits!
(We'll reach out for a name after purchase).
Does your own black sheep stand out boldly from the flock? Whether your children struggle with an excess of boldness in a timid flock, or need that extra push to get out there and stand up to the wolves, Blah Blah will be right there with them.
Blah Blah Black Sheep's boldness and bravery aren't appreciated by his flock, but he still isn't afraid to take a stand for what's right and protect them.
Teach your child to stand out from a frightened crowd, and to stand up for those who don't have their rough and tumble spirit.
With story from N.D. Wilson and stunning illustrations from Forrest Dickison (both of Hello Ninja fame), your little sheep will want to climb right into the pages and bound and fly by Blah Blah's side.

Defend the Farm Bundle
We live in Big Sky Country where you're not the only one under threat of danger out your borders.
Defend the farm with 3 Black Sheep Bundles for you, your folks, and your friends. Blah Blah Black Sheep's boldness and bravery aren't appreciated by his flock, but he still isn't afraid to take a stand for what's right and protect them.
Here's what y'all get:
- 3 Hardbacks (32 pages)
- 3 Premium Art Print, signed by Forrest Dickison (8.5 x 11)
- 3 Black Sheep names in the episode credits and the website
(We'll reach out for names after purchase).
Watch the creators talk about the book, the animated show, and the kind of rebels we desperately need.
Canonball Books is the children's imprint of Canon Press. At Canonball, we believe stories are soul food, so you can expect excitement, danger, loyalty, virtue, and family in your Canonball books. Feed your kids the right books!
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N.D. Wilson is a professional misbehaver and storyteller with a fondness for big personalities—even in small sheep. He is currently brewing seven and a half new adventures and is a Writer in Residence at New Saint Andrews College.
Forrest Dickison illustrates children’s books, paints landscapes, and works in animation. He and his wife Danielle live in Moscow, Idaho and have three young daughters. Forrest illustrated all the books in the Hello, Ninja series, which became a hit original series on Netflix, and he also wielded the paint behind Sir Badalot. Visit him online at www.forrestdickison.com.
IMPRINT: Canonball Books
AUTHOR: N.D. Wilson
ILLUSTRATOR: Forrest Dickison
PAGE COUNT: 32
SIZE: 11.25x8.75"
ISBN-10: 1-95-790586-7
ISBN-13: 978-1-957905-86-0
BINDING: Hardback
PUB. DATE: October 17, 2023
Set Details
My First Stories Set 1 features ten lively stories filled with friendly characters and funny illustrations. Simple short vowels provide the perfect starting point for your young reader.
In the set:
- Cat, Bat, and Hat
- Dad and the Lads
- Bub and Tub
- Rus and Gus
- The Big Swim
- Six Kits Hid
- Tom Can Hop
- Oz the Odd Dog
- Big Red and Ted
- Go to Bed!
Enjoyment Level:
Pre-K to 1st Grade
Reading Level:
Kindergarten
Lexile Measures:
80L to 310L
My First Stories Set 2 features ten more stories with your favorite characters back for new adventures. Long vowels expand your child's reading skills by building on sounds they already know.
In the set:
- Jake and the Snake
- Ike, Pike, and the Bees
- Oz and the Bone
- Duke Duck
- I Can Not Eat Peas
- The Tale of the Big Snake
- Tom Likes Pizza Pie
- Mole, Toad, and Goat
- Three for Tea
- Baby Sue
Enjoyment Level:
Pre-K to 1st Grade
Reading Level:
Kindergarten
Lexile Measures:
140L to 400L
My First Stories Set 3 features ten more stories with some first-time friends joining your old favorites. New consonant blends combine with familiar vowels to unlock a library of vocabulary.
In the set:
- Sh, Do Not Make a Peep
- Buster Bob Dreams Big
- I Hear Snore, Snore
- Mother's Day
- The Smart Dragon
- A Train Ride
- Bub and Tub in the Tree Fort
- In the Deep, Deep Sea
- The Pet Store
- Oz Tries to Trick
Enjoyment Level:
Pre-K to 1st Grade
Reading Level:
Kindergarten
Lexile Measures:
250L to 470L
My First Stories Set 4 features ten complex stories that give your child the chance to show off their reading skills. After completing this series, your child will be a new-fledged reader!
In the set:
- Pet Parade
- The Hummingbird
- The Perfect Trip
- Ten Little Wood Ducklings
- In A Big Red Barn
- Willy the Wonder Dog
- Frogs in the Bathtub
- Six Kits Go to School
- The Porcupine and the Skunk
- Chickadee at the Window
Enjoyment Level:
Pre-K to 1st Grade
Reading Level:
Kindergarten
Lexile Measures:
360L to 560L