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Cover of Down in the Desert a Rhyming Counting Story with Alliteration Childrens Picture Book and Numbers for ESL Preschooler To...

Down in the Desert a Rhyming Counting Story with Alliteration Childrens Picture Book and Numbers for ESL Preschooler To...

by Jesica Nkouaga

Book Details

Publisher:Comparison To Similar Books
Published:2008
Pages:36
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0766029883

Reading Info

Age Range:3-5

About This Book

"Children can count from one to ten as they read about the different animals, plants, and features of the desert"--Provided by publisher.

Our Review

This counting book takes young readers on an engaging journey through desert landscapes, introducing numbers one through ten alongside fascinating desert elements. Children will encounter everything from solitary scorpions to clusters of towering cacti, with each number clearly represented through both numerals and corresponding groups of desert creatures or plants. The desert theme provides a fresh alternative to traditional counting books, exposing preschoolers to unique animals like roadrunners and jackrabbits while reinforcing early math skills. Bright, clear illustrations make number recognition intuitive while showcasing the distinctive colors and textures of desert environments.

What sets this counting adventure apart is its seamless integration of early numeracy with natural science concepts, allowing children to develop number sense while learning about desert ecology. The progression from one to ten builds confidence gradually, with each page offering opportunities for pointing and counting together. This approach makes it particularly valuable for parents seeking educational books that support multiple learning domains simultaneously. Young explorers will delight in discovering how numbers appear throughout the natural world, turning basic counting practice into an exciting desert expedition.

Themes

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Juvenile Nonfiction