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"This counting book in the style of 'Over in the Meadow' presents various riparian habitat animals and their offspring in ten North American rivers, from a mother manatee 'and her little calf one' in the St. Johns River to a father river otter 'and his little pups ten' in the Mississippi. Endnotes p...

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Main Author: Berkes, Marianne Collins
Other Authors: Dubin, Jill (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: Nevada City, CA : Dawn Publications, [2013]
Edition:First Edition.
Subjects:
Stories in rhyme.
Stream animals > Juvenile fiction.
Animals > Infancy > Juvenile fiction.
Counting > Juvenile fiction.
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Summary:"This counting book in the style of 'Over in the Meadow' presents various riparian habitat animals and their offspring in ten North American rivers, from a mother manatee 'and her little calf one' in the St. Johns River to a father river otter 'and his little pups ten' in the Mississippi. Endnotes present facts, activities, and related games"-- Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:[32] pages : color illustrations, maps ; 24 x 26 cm
Audience:Ages 3 to 8.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references [p. [32] ].
ISBN:9781584693291 (hardback)
1584693290 (hardback)
9781584693307 (pbk.)
1584693304 (pbk.)
Author Notes:Marianne Berkes has spent much of her life as a teacher, children's theater director and children's librarian. She knows how much children enjoy interactive" stories and is the author of many entertaining and educational picture books that make a child's learning relevant. Reading, music, theater, gardening, and cooking have been a constant in Marianne's life. Her books are inspired by her love of nature. Marianne hopes to open kids' eyes to the magic found in our natural world.She now writes full time. An energetic presenter at schools and conferences, Marianne believes that "hands on" learning is fun. Her website is www.MarianneBerkes.com.
Jill Dubin's whimsical art has appeared in over 30 children's books. Her cut paper illustrations reflect her interest in combining color, pattern and texture. She grew up in Yonkers, New York, and graduated from Pratt Institute. She lives with her family in Atlanta, Georgia, including two dogs that do very little but with great enthusiasm.
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