Synopses & Reviews
Jane Yolenandrsquo;s vivid, playful poems tell the stories of one elk, two birds, three fishandmdash;from one through ten, and then andldquo;manyandrdquo;andmdash;as they go about their day. Illustrated with Jason Stempleandrsquo;s intimate photographs, this book gives readers a delightful and unique look at some common creatures.
andquot;A joyful collection of unusual animals, appealing poems, and excellent photographs.andquot; and#160;andmdash;School Library Journal
andldquo;Readers will enjoy counting the creatures that appear on each spread. Many, no doubt, will memorize the enchanting verse.andrdquo;and#160; andmdash;Kirkus Reviews
Synopsis
In this unusual counting book, playful poems tell the stories of one elk, two birds, three fishfrom one through ten and then manyas they go about their day. For an added bonus, numerals, Roman numerals, and words related to the numbers are included in the page design. Jason Stemple's intimate photographs give us a unique look at some common creatures that enjoy the company of others.
About the Author
Jane Yolen has received numerous awards for her writing, including the Golden Kite Award, two Christopher Medals, and both the Kerlan Award from the University of Minnesota and the Regina Medal for her body of work. She lives in Hatfield, Massachusetts, and St. Andrews, Scotland.
Jason Stemple is a freelance photographer who has collaborated with Jane Yolen on many books, including A Mirror to Nature, winner of the John Burroughs Young Readers Award, and Wild Wings, winner of the National Outdoor Book Award. He lives in Charleston, South Carolina.