When a monkey on a desert island sees a banana tree on a faraway island, she must devise a clever way to navigate the crocodile-infested waters using her counting skills. Children's BOMC. Reprint.
Illustrations and rhyming text inform the reader that, despite quills, claws, fangs, and more, animals--like children--all need love and affection.
Count the dogs as Lyle the crocodile's dog walking business grows.
Publisher Description
Counting is as easy as 1... 2... purple?... in this charming book of numbers from the creators of the #1 New York Times Best Sellers, The Day the Crayons Quit and The Day the Crayons Came Home.
Count black and white cows backward from ten to zero.
Writer Jim Arnosky describes his trip into the Florida Everglades in search of the elusive American crocodile, an animal which has inhabited the earth since the days of the dinosaurs.
And so when the Selfish Crocodile finds himself in terrible pain, no-one wants to help him - after all, what if he gobbles them up? But, to everyone's surprise, there is one animal in the forest who is willing to help . . .
With Kaufman's bright, whimsical illustrations and Narita's clever rhyming text, this picture book is part look-and-find, part learning experience, and all kinds of fun. Full color.
More than just a counting book, this is also a beautifully illustrated work of art, a tribute to the indigenous people of Australia, and a fascinating nature guide to Northern Territory ecology.
Arriving in a new place is stressful for newcomers, especially when the newcomers are little ones. But this beautiful counting book helps readers see the journey of finding a new home and the joys of being welcomed into a new community.