Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
A stunningly gorgeous counting book with a delightful surprise
One hungry fox with two sly eyes is on the prowl...three plump hens had better watch out Rich and colorful illustrations plunge the reader into a dramatic and exciting story set in a moonlit farmyard. With something different to count on each page, learning to count from one to ten has never been so thrilling This surprisingly simple counting book with a gripping tale, great for early education and read-alouds, has a hugely satisfying ending that's sure to delight generations.
Synopsis
Counting from one to ten has never been this thrilling
An Ezra Jack Keats New Illustrator Honor Book
"Stunning... Count on requests for many readings." --School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW
"Little ones will eagerly count in subsequent readings as they also learn new descriptive vocabulary and cheer for the brave hens." --Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW
One hungry fox with two sly eyes is on the prowl...three plump hens had better watch out Rich and colorful illustrations plunge the reader into a dramatic and exciting story set in a moonlit farmyard. With something different to count on each page, learning to count from one to ten has never been so thrilling
This surprisingly simple counting book with a gripping tale, great for early education and read-alouds, has a hugely satisfying ending that's sure to delight generations.
Activity Kit available
Ezra Jack Keats New Illustrator Honor Award - Ezra Jack Keats Foundation, de Grummond Children's Literature Collection
Mathical Book Prize (PreK) - Mathical Sciences Research Institute (MSRI) / CBC / NCTE / NCTM
Parents' Choice Gold Award - Parents' Choice Foundation
Notable Children's Books - ALSC
Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Capitol Choices
Cybils (Fiction Picture Books) - Cybils
Charlotte Zolotow Award (Highly Commended) - Cooperative Children's Book Center
Outstanding International Books - United States Board on Books for Young People
Best Children's Books of the Year - Bank Street College of Education
Best Books for Kids - New York Public Library
CCBC Choices (Concept Books) - Cooperative Children's Book Center
Synopsis
Counting from one to ten has never been so thrilling in this Ezra Jack Keats New Illustrator Honor Book and recipient of the Mathical Book Prize from Kate Read
One hungry fox with two sly eyes is on the prowl . . . three plump hens had better watch out Rich and colorful illustrations plunge the reader into a dramatic and exciting story set in a moonlit farmyard.
With something different to count on each page, this gripping tale introduces page-turning tension to young readers in an age-appropriate way. Great for early education and read alouds, this fun numbers introduction has a hugely satisfying ending that's sure to delight Pluck up this one up for your little math enthusiast today and check out the available activity kit online.
Also by Kate Read: Hey A Colorful Mystery, a perfect selection on color vocabulary for budding artists.
Stunning... Count on requests for many readings. --School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW
Ezra Jack Keats New Illustrator Honor Book
Recipient of the Mathical Book Prize Charlotte Zolotow Award (Highly Commended)
Parents' Choice Gold Award Recipient
An ALSC Notable Children's Book
A Capitol Choices Noteworthy Book for Children and Teens
Cybils (Fiction Picture Books)
A Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year
A NYPL Best Book for Kids
A CCBC Choice