Synopses & Reviews
The beloved counting-themed companion to the bestselling Chicka Chicka Boom Boom is now available as a Classic Board Book!
1 told 2
and 2 told 3,
"I'll race you to the top of the apple tree."
One hundred and one numbers climb the apple tree in this bright, rollicking, joyous rhyme, now available as a Classic Board Book. As the numerals pile up and bumblebees threaten, what's the number that saves the day? (Hint: It rhymes with "hero.") Young children can read and count and play and laugh to learn the surprising answer.
Synopsis
The beloved counting-themed companion to the bestselling Chicka Chicka Boom Boom is now available as a Classic Board Book
1 told 2
and 2 told 3,
I'll race you to the top of the apple tree.
One hundred and one numbers climb the apple tree in this bright, rollicking, joyous rhyme, now available as a Classic Board Book. As the numerals pile up and bumblebees threaten, what s the number that saves the day? (Hint: It rhymes with hero. ) Young children can read and count and play and laugh to learn the surprising answer."
About the Author
Bill Martin Jr (1916-2004) has been called "America's favorite children's author." He wrote more than 300 books for children, including the classic texts
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?, illustrated by Eric Carle, and
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, illustrated by Lois Ehlert.
John Archambault is a poet, journalist, and storyteller who worked with Bill Martin Jr on several projects. He lives in Idyllwild, California.
Lois Ehlert has created numerous inventive, celebrated, and bestselling picture books, including Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, The Scraps Book, Mice, Ten Little Caterpillars, Rrralph!, Lots of Spots, Boo to You!, Leaf Man, Waiting for Wings, Planting a Rainbow, Growing Vegetable Soup, and Color Zoo, which received a Caldecott Honor. She lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.