Bright, spirited illustrations by Jane Chapman enhance this one-of-a-kind counting tale by Phyllis Root -- a feast of sounds and numbers sure to have listeners scrambling to join in the slippy, sloppy fun.
"Perfect for reading aloud, this counting book has lots of sound effects that children will love to replicate. . . . Great fun." -- BOOKLIST Extended Description
A bunch of fun-loving crabs, lounging dogs, gleeful insects, and bewildered-looking snails obligingly offer their feet for counting in a number of silly, surprising combinations--from one to 100. Full colour. 40 Pages
When Tom finds it hard to sleep, counting sheep is just the beginning: Counting pythons and pirates, tigers, goats and ghosts is far more fun. Lively verse and stunning illustrations by Chris Riddell, lead children on a counting adventure that goes all the way to a hundred.
A classic tale retold with a modern twist and illustrated with beautiful Japanese-style woodcuts.
This reworked version of the traditional tale of the hardworking, unaided Little Red Hen continues until her own baby chick befriends the offspring of the lazy cat, rat and pig and together they play. By the end of the day each baby learns a new lesson in forgiveness and sharing.
A collection of endangered animals appear in this rhythmic text with Eric Carle’ s vibrant images, and all are watched over by our best hope for the future— a dreaming child.
From the WINGS developmental literacy series.
Retelling of the traditional tale
Text type: Narrative
The town of Hamelin has rats everywhere. Along comes a strange piper who says he can charm the rats away. Can he do it?