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Count Me a Rhyme

Animal Poems by the Numbers

Author Jane Yolen
Photographs by Jason Stemple
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$8.99 US
Astra Publishing House | Wordsong
9.5"W x 8.5"H x 0.14"D   | 5 oz | 80 per carton
On sale Apr 01, 2014 | 32 Pages | 9781620917336
Age 6-9 years | Grades 1-4
Reading Level: Lexile NP
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In this unusual counting book, playful poems tell the stories of one elk, two birds, three fish—from one through ten and then many—as 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.
"A beautiful tour of the natural world." —Publishers Weekly

"Readers will enjoy counting the creatures that appear on each spread. Many, no doubt, will memorize the enchanting verse." —Kirkus Reviews

"A joyful collection of unusual animals, appealing poems, and excellent photographs." —School Library Journal
Jane Yolen has been called the Hans Christian Andersen of America and the Aesop of the twentieth century. Her many awards include both the Kerlan Award and the Regina Medal for the body of her work. She lives in Hatfield, Massachusetts, and St. Andrews, Scotland. janeyolen.com. View titles by Jane Yolen

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In this unusual counting book, playful poems tell the stories of one elk, two birds, three fish—from one through ten and then many—as 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.

Praise

"A beautiful tour of the natural world." —Publishers Weekly

"Readers will enjoy counting the creatures that appear on each spread. Many, no doubt, will memorize the enchanting verse." —Kirkus Reviews

"A joyful collection of unusual animals, appealing poems, and excellent photographs." —School Library Journal

Author

Jane Yolen has been called the Hans Christian Andersen of America and the Aesop of the twentieth century. Her many awards include both the Kerlan Award and the Regina Medal for the body of her work. She lives in Hatfield, Massachusetts, and St. Andrews, Scotland. janeyolen.com. View titles by Jane Yolen

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