123 Beach

by Puck

From counting crabs and starfish to beach balls and flip-flops, this board book introduces toddlers to the familiar sights of the seashore while making basic numbers fun to learn. Full color.

Genres: Counting, Picture Books

22 pages, Board Book

First published April 1, 2012

About the author

Puck is the author of Wow! New York City, My Foodie ABC, and the series Cool Counting Books™ which includes 123 California, 123, Boston, 123 Chicago, 123 New York, 123 San Francisco, 123 Texas, 123 Philadelphia, and 123 USA. He has worked as a writer, editor, and translator for national publications and publishing houses.

Reviews

[Jennifer Weiss · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is great for parents of very little children, it is very simple, but also effective. On each page there is only a number on each page and there is only like three colors per page. There are large pictures of items you would find on a beach, like crabs or lifeguard chairs. I think that the simplicity of the book is a very effective way for young children to learn the beginning numbers. The feature that I like most about this book is that at the end there is a section for conversation starters about what each page was about. Some of the conversation starters have interactive activities, like for the page about crabs the starters ask the child how crabs walk, whether they walk forward, backward or sideways. Then asks if the child can walk like a crab. My favorite conversation starts asks the child what a lifeguard is and what they do. I think this is a great question because it raises the opportunity to educate the child on not only numbers, but also water safety and what to do whenever trouble arises in the water. As simple as this book is, I think that it is very educational in several aspects.

[Lizzie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very clear and effective way of teaching counting. The conversation starter at the back at very helpful early literacy tips and really encourage adults to engage with their children at a young age.

[Russell · Rating 3 out of 5]

Captures the essence of the shore experience.

[Colette · Rating 3 out of 5]

Counting to ten at the beach with didactic help for parents.