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The Rainbow Fish: Counting
Series: Rainbow Fish
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See more"One crab, two whales, three sea horses! Rainbow Fish's undersea world is filled with fabulous plants and animals all waiting to be counted, but there are only one glittering Rainbow Fish! Simple, bold images, reinforced with numerals in appropriate colors on facing pages, make this appealing board book the perfect way to teach very young children the numbers 1 through 10" -- From publisher.
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One crab, two whales, three sea horses!
Rainbow Fish's undersea world is filled with fabulous plants and animals all waiting to be counted, but there’s only one glittering Rainbow Fish! Simple, bold images, reinforced with numerals in appropriate colors on facing pages, make this appealing board book the perfect way to teach very young children the numbers 1 through 10.
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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
The Rainbow Fish: Counting, by Marcus Pfister, introduces young readers to numbers while engaging them with delightful underwater illustrations. The book offers a simple yet charming progression from counting one crab up to ten fish, culminating in a reminder of the unique, glittering Rainbow Fish. It has generally been well-received for its vibrant artwork and educational value.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780735841482
Publisher: North-South Books
Format: Board book
Date Published: 15 October 2013
Country: United States
Imprint: North-South Books
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Marcus Pfister
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 160.0mm
Height: 160.0mm
Weight: 218g
Pages: 12
About the Author
Marcus Pfister was born in Bern, Switzerland. After studying at the Art School of Bern, he apprenticed as a graphic designer and worked in an advertising agency before becoming self-employed in 1984. His debut picture book, The Sleepy Owl, was published by NorthSouth Books in 1986, but his big breakthrough came six years later with The Rainbow Fish. Today Marcus has illustrated over fifty books, which have been translated into more than fifty languages and received countless international awards. He lives with his wife, Debora, and his children in Bern.
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