How many snails? : a counting book

A series of simple questions directs young readers to determine the differences between seemingly similar objects, encouraging them to develop powers of observation, discrimination, and visual analysis. There's plenty of opportunity to practice counting, too (but that's just the beginning!). With eye-catching, bold illustrations by a two-time Caldecott Honor-Book recipient.

Ten sly piranhas : a counting story in reverse

Ten sly piranhas are swimming in a river, but one at a time they disappear, until there is only one left. Now that this proud overeater is the only surviving piranha, he is confident that he can eat anybody. But while he may be the cleverest fish in the river, he is no match for the giant crocodile lurking on the bank. Children will love learning to count backward in this crafty tale about one …

The water hole

In the tradition of his best-selling alphabet book, Animalia, author and illustrator Graeme Base takes young readers on an exhilarating journey of discovery with an ingenious fusion of counting book, puzzle book, storybook, and art book. From the plains of Africa and the jungles of the Amazon to the woodlands of North America and the deserts of outback Australia, the animals come together to dr…

10 for dinner

Margo has invited 10 friends for dinner on her birthday. Come and join the party!

Jim and the beanstalk

What if Jack wasn't the only one to climb the beanstalk? Raymond Briggs brings a new generation to an old tale with humor, math, and imagination. After discovering a beanstalk growing outside of his window one morning, Jim decides to do what any person in a similar situation would do—he climbs it. At the top he finds the unexpected: a castle and a giant in need of a friend. Children and ad…

1, 2, buckle my shoe

Take cloth and buttons and thread. Add a classic nursery rhyme and a counting game. Stitch them together and what do you have? A patchwork of numbers and fun! With bold and beautiful quilted illustrations, author-illustrator Anna Grossnickle Hines has created a read-aloud that's sure to become a cozy household favorite.

Sam's flood plan

In this cluster, Sam comes up with some inventive ways to prevent flooding in Sam's Flood Plan. The children decide to build a raft and go for a ride, but when the raft crashes Max, Cat and Tiger have to think of a clever way to rescue Ant in the two part adventure A Wild Ride and Don't Look Down! We also sail across the Atlantic with Michael Perham on his record breaking adventure and find ou…

Don't look down!

Team X is an outstanding addition to the Oxford Literacy series and has been developed for the whole school - for the early years through to Year 6. Team X has been extensively researched and trialled in schools to make absolutely sure that it's what kids want! Team X builds fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Fluency and vocabulary are important skills and are both crucial stepping stones …

A hole is to dig : a first book of first definitions

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

9780064432054

Collation

48 pages : illustration ; 16 cm

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Call Number

428 KRA

Mind your manners! : a child's guide to modern etiquette

Correct etiquette can be confusing for young children, but this guide makes minding your manners a lot of fun. It shows children which fork to use and how to respond to an RSVP. The illustrations and text advise children on how to behave in a variety of situations, from good sportsmanship on the playing field to being a gracious host or a good guest. In addition to a section on writing letters …