Jump, Leap, Count Sheep!: A Canadian Wildlife 123

by Geraldo Valério (Author)

Jump, Leap, Count Sheep!: A Canadian Wildlife 123
Reading Level: K − 1st Grade
Here they come... one bighorn sheep jumping, two grebes dancing, three mantids hunting, and many more Canadian critters to count! Each spread presents a number from 1 to 10, along with a playful depiction of the corresponding amount of Canadian wildlife. Each number is shown as a figure and a word, to support comprehension. Every spread also includes a lively phrase with an action verb and one other element to count. Featured wildlife includes mammals, birds, insects, reptiles, and fish -- creatures from diverse environments across Canada. Geraldo Valério's signature paper collage illustrations make counting fun: they are simple yet sophisticated, full of color and movement. An informational spread at the end includes spot art and facts about the featured wildlife.
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In a companion to Valerio's alphabetical Moose, Goose, Animals on the Loose!, the author-illustrator counts to 10 while succinctly introducing Canadian wild animals, including "4 owls staring," "6 seahorses swimming," and "8 lemmings out and about." Valerio's geometric collages place the animals against modest backgrounds--semicircular rocks and translucent strips evoke a powerful current for nine salmon leaping upstream. A closing spread elaborates on each animal ("Sockeye salmon are born in freshwater rivers and streams. They swim to the ocean and live in its salty water for up to four years"), though all eyes will be on the boldly colored visual tributes to each animal. Ages 2-5. (Aug.)

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"Lovely... A gentle charmer for the youngest animal lovers."—Kirkus
Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9781771472890
Lexile Measure
-
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Owlkids
Publication date
August 20, 2017
Series
-
BISAC categories
JNF003000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals | General
JNF013030 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Concepts | Counting & Numbers
JNF038040 - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places | Canada
Library of Congress categories
Animals
Counting
Pictorial works
Juvenile works
Canada

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