Russell the sheep tries all different ways to get to sleep.

Baabwaa and Wooliam are friends, and together they decide to have an adventure of their own. After meeting a fierce wolf in sheep's wool they form an unusual friendship with the wolf, teaching him to read and knit. They also lose a little weight.

Woolbur, a sheep with a mind of his own, never seems to follow the flock, despite his parents' reminders about how he should behave.

Sheep hunt for a birthday present and make havoc of the shop, only to discover they haven't the money to pay for things.

Two hungry wolves in disguise attempt to raid a sheep farm.