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Tip Tap Went the Crab: A First Book of Counting

by Tim Hopgood

Counting from the rock pool to the sea

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Counting from the rock pool to the sea

A curious little crab sets out from her rock pool and encounters sea creatures that introduce the numbers one through nine. The counting journey then turns back toward home, where ten baby crabs add a final number and a new detail to the story. Designed as a board book for shared reading, it includes repeated “TIP TAP” sounds and a closing activity spread focused on counting. The familiar rock-pool setting gives the number sequence a simple story frame, linking each count to an animal rather than presenting numbers in isolation.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Preschoolers beginning to count and recognize numbers
  • Families and caregivers looking for a counting book to share at story time
  • Young children who enjoy sea creatures and animal-themed picture books

Themes

Counting and numbersSea creaturesExploration and home

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Book overview

TIP TAP Went the Crab is a bold and beautiful introduction to numbers and counting by Tim Hopgood, creator of the bestselling WOW! Said the Owl.

When a curious little crab tip-taps out of her rock pool to explore the big blue sea, she discovers a world full of wonderful creatures. But after she's counted everything from one noisy seagull to nine silent sharks, the little crab soon realizes that her very own rock pool is the most amazing place of all. She tip-taps happily home . . . closely followed by her ten baby crabs!

Preschoolers will love joining in with the TIP TAPs in this board book and a final activity spread about counting makes this book perfect for sharing at story time.

Discover more from Tim Hopgood, the Booktrust award-winning illustrator of WOW! Said The Owl, a first book of colours, and HOORAY for Hoppy, a first book of senses.

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