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I couldn‘t stay up any later last night, so I missed it by THAT much.

#kidlit for the win! They closed my library so I could sub for a first grade teacher. She wanted a math lesson where the kids could write math phrases about a picture, but she was sick and her plans were incomplete. Thank dog I have all the books! I may be the only one who checks out the Anno books. I imagine the next librarian will weed them.

“5 snug eggs“

Each page introduces a new number, incorporating engaging illustrations that demonstrate the actions and activities of the fox as it hunts for its next meal. The book combines the elements of a counting book with a suspenseful story, creating an exciting and educational reading experience for young readers.

This is a counting book that follows the story of a sly fox and its pursuit of prey in the English countryside. The book begins with one fox and gradually introduces numbers as the fox attempts to catch some birds, chicks, rabbits, and other animals.

#BookBinge Day 10: This book #InvolvesDragon. I enjoyed the play in colours, perfect for developing visual literacy among young kids. And of course, the reader can always find the dragon, even if the young boy can‘t seem to find it as it sneaks past the subway or hides itself on top of a truck. My review with a smorgasbord of even more dragon books here: https://wp.me/pDlzr-ecF

Published in 2003, Just a Minute won the Pura Belpre Award along with the golden kite award. This is a story about Grandma Beetle needing to do chores around the house before she is able to go with Senor Calavera. I would read this story to my classroom because it has excellent illustrations and a good message about being patient. It also includes culture that some students may not be familiar with to learn more about.

I've been reading this #WCCPBA nominee to my students this week with a challenge: they think they are too old for counting books. This story takes place in Zanzibar, could they write a counting cook that takes place in WA state? It's about going to the beach. We live 10 minutes from a beach. The difference? It's 50°F/10°C here. #underthedustcover

For a pretty typical counting book I liked this. In keeping with the season it gets up to 13. #Scarathlon2022 #TeamMonsterMash @StayCurious #BookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks #Spookoween2022 @TheSpineView #31by31 @Catsandbooks #PointsAThon @dieareader @GHABI4ROSES

Fun rhyming/counting book based in Zanzibar, Tanzania. I love the idea of loading up a bus with too much on the way to the beach. The author includes authentic vocabulary and invented words to enhance the rhymes. Glossary and paragraph at the back to support the text.