Synopses & Reviews
Summertime means fresh veggies at the farm stand to pick out and count! This concept book follows a family's stop at the farm stand as they count tomatoes, strawberries, sunflowers--and yes, ears of corn. Felicia Sanzari Chernesky's simple verses are beautifully accompanied by Susan Swan's collage art.
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"Vibrant variations in color and composition in Swan's collages point to the myriad of edible treasures to be discovered at the fruit stand or farm." Publishers Weekly, January 3, 2014
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"Effective for sharing both with a group and one-on-one, crisp rhyming text creates a high-energy atmosphere that will appeal to even the youngest fruit and vegetable lovers. . ." School Library Journal, March 1, 2014
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"It's an everyday excursion for these kids but an evocative, vicarious experience for young children who don't have a farm just down the road. . . This pleasant picture book makes a flavorful read-aloud choice, best savored in the summertime." Booklist, January 16, 2014
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"Swan's digital-and-cut-paper collages elevate the piece, presenting a riotous harvest of brilliant product against an azure sky and green fields." Kirkus Reviews, January 15, 2014
Synopsis
In this counting concept story, a family stops at a farm stand in the summer time to buy--and count--fresh vegetables and fruit.