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Ten on a Twig

by Lo Cole

A countdown built into the pages

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    Praised by Kirkus Reviews

    Kirkus Reviews praised the book's page-turning design and described it as captivating and sure to delight readers.

AlbakiReads Editorial

A countdown built into the pages

Ten birds share a twig, and each page turn reduces the flock by one. Die-cut pages of varying lengths make the subtraction visible as the twig shortens, while the birds’ departure also leads toward a new home and a goodnight ending. The counting sequence gives the book a clear, repeatable structure, combining number practice with a simple bird-centered story. Its sturdy board-book format and interactive page design place the physical act of turning pages at the heart of the experience.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Toddlers and preschoolers beginning to count or explore subtraction
  • Families seeking an interactive counting book for bedtime or playtime
  • Young children who enjoy books featuring birds and page-turn surprises

Themes

Counting downEarly subtractionBirds and homeInteractive reading

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Book overview

Count down from ten like never before with this uniquely beautiful interactive board book for fans of Eric Carle books! Perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and early readers who are learning numbers and learning how to count, or for anyone who wants a great bedtime book.

Ten on a twig, just passing time... One falls off, and then there are nine.

Watch the birds fall as the pages turn in this interactive picture book from the publisher of the Don't Push the Button series! In this charming, deceptively simple counting book, ten birds sit on a twig. As each falls off, they take a piece of the twig with them, and in the end, they have a new home--just in time to say goodnight. This delightful, fun read is great for bedtime or playtime. The cleverly die-cut pages are great for anyone who loves the format of A Very Hungry Caterpillar and will delight young readers. Counting down introduces the concept of subtraction in a natural way, and the varying lengths of the pages means the birds disappear off the twig as you turn the page.

Children learning how to count will be mesmerized by the actions that happen with the page turns. It encourages repetition and rereads, and is sure to help many kids remember their numbers as they laugh along the way. Parents who want Montessori toys for toddlers will appreciate this tactile and repetitive approach to learning numbers, paired with simple, bold and cute art that looks great in any home. And the strong pages, perfect for grabby little hands, makes this a great next step up from board books for babies.

"In much the same way Eric Carle utilizes the pages in The Very Hungry Caterpillar to show the little critter eating its way through the week, Cole uses pages of increasing width to show how the twig grows shorter as each bird falls and marches off purposefully with the others. Stylistically, the book is captivating. Sure to delight readers. Who knew that turning the pages could be the best part of a book?"--Kirkus Reviews

Perfect for anyone who wants:

  • Homeschool material for preschoolers working on their numbers or who need math picture books
  • Unique and sweet bedtime books for toddlers
  • Stylish baby shower gifts and gifts for kids birthdays
  • Animal books for kids or children's bird books
  • Montessori materials for preschool
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