1 2 3 Count with Me on Granddad's Farm

by Valerie D Johnson, Cee Biscoe (Illustrator)

Overview

"Cute story. Backmatter includes advice on how parents can engage kids in counting and literacy-promoting conversations." - Kirkus Review

"A wonderful educational book for young children. Written by a mathematics specialist and educator...and...it's a great classroom book, but it is also perfect for any little one's bookshelf." - Readers' Favorite

"A child narrator takes readers along on a numerically based exploration of their grandfather's farm in this interactive title that counts from one to 10." - Publisher's Weekly

Discover the Joy of Counting on the Farm: A Journey of Numbers and Family

A Fun-Filled Adventure for Little Learners! Step into the heartwarming world of 1 2 3 Count with Me on Granddad's Farm, where children embark on an exciting counting journey from 1 to 10-and beyond! This vibrant and playful book introduces young readers to the wonders of farm life while nurturing a love for numbers and celebrating the special bond between generations.

Explore, Count, and Learn on the Farm! Join an adventurous young girl as she spends a fun-filled day with her loving grandfather on their lively farm. From feeding pigs and counting chickens to gathering apples and picking fresh vegetables, each page offers delightful counting opportunities. Children will love helping with farm chores, riding the tractor, and sharing in a joyful family feast that celebrates the farm's harvest and the close-knit bond of family love.

Key Features:

Fun Counting Activities: Boost counting skills from 1 to 10 and back down to 1! Find and count farm animals, fruits, flowers, and anything else that can be counted.

Engaging Math Moments: Create math moments that matter! Find and count farm animals, fruits, flowers, and anything else that can be counted.

Real-World Counting Practice: Extend the learning beyond the book! Inspire kids to count everyday objects at home, in the yard, or at school, nurturing a love for numbers and math in real life.

Perfect for young readers and early learners, this book turns counting into a joyful experience filled with colorful illustrations and memorable moments on the farm. Bring home the magic of 1 2 3 Count with Me on Granddad's Farm and watch your child's confidence in counting and love for learning grow.

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798986307817
Publisher:	West Oak Lane Kids, LLC
Publication date:	08/30/2022
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.08(d)
Age Range:	3 - 7 Years

Editorial Reviews

2023-08-08
A Black family visits a farm in Johnson’s counting picture book.

The narrator—one of three young granddaughters—notes that Granddad, a farmer, “has one hundred acres of land. He loves tractors and machines. He loves crops and animals. He loves fresh air and dirt.” Their trips to his farm include helping with animal-related chores. The location, according to the afterword, is based on that of Johnson’s North Carolinian grandfather. Biscoe’s detailed, full-color cartoon images of apple trees, strawberries, tomatoes, roaming horses, and diverse livestock evoke a prosaic, all-encompassing mythological American archetype. There’s no evidence that Granddad has hired help for his seven adorable cows, eight pigs, nine chickens, or for his many acres of orchard, which obfuscates how much labor the work entails. However, this cute story offers a refreshing depiction of a Black family’s connection to familial land and of how agricultural knowledge is passed on. Hints of a buy-local ethos are also apparent: “Granddad sells tomatoes, spinach, green beans, potatoes, and peppers to local markets.” Simple counting tasks—involving one farmhouse or four deer—alternate with longer, more involved paragraphs about farm work; a read-aloud may be modified for younger or older children. Backmatter includes advice on how parents can engage kids in counting and literacy-promoting conversations.

Representation of a Black farmer adds value to this agriculture-themed book for young readers.

Kirkus Reviews