Count Me a Rhyme: Animal Poems by the Numbers [Paperback]

In this unusual counting book, playful poems tell the stories of one elk, two birds, three fish—from one through ten and then many—as they go about their day. For an added bonus, numerals, Roman numerals, and words related to the numbers are included in the page design. Jason Stemple's intimate photographs give us a unique look at some common creatures that enjoy the company of others. A beautiful tour of the natural world. —Publishers Weekly

Readers will enjoy counting the creatures that appear on each spread. Many, no doubt, will memorize the enchanting verse. —Kirkus Reviews

A joyful collection of unusual animals, appealing poems, and excellent photographs. —School Library JournalJane Yolenhas received numerous awards for her writing, including the Golden Kite Award, two Christopher Medals, and both the Kerlan Award from the University of Minnesota and the Regina Medal for her body of work. She lives in Hatfield, Massachusetts, and St. Andrews, Scotland.

Jason Stempleis a freelance photographer who has collaborated with Jane Yolen on many books, includingA Mirror to Nature, winner of the John Burroughs Young Readers Award, andWild Wings, winner of the National Outdoor Book Award. He lives in Charleston, South Carolina.CN