Out for the Count: A Counting Adventure

By Kathryn Cave

Book Overview

Tom can't sleep, so his father suggests he try "counting sheep." He agrees, but soon finds the sheep leading him, and his trusty stuffed-rabbit companion, into a wild woodland that's anything but... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• ISBN: 0439930626
• ISBN13: 9780439930628
• Release Date: January 1991
• Publisher: n/a
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Great Counting Book

This is another great counting book. Illustrations by Chris Riddle are wonderful. You will have a good time reading this one over and over.

Bed-time counting can be fun

Out for the Count is the kind of book that wins in all respects.The prose is accessible but not over simplified. The pictures are dramatic but with a touch of humour. The story is simple;while the tension develops to a (hopefully)pleasing conclusion. It combines an interesting story with an opportunity to develop counting skills. It can be read and re-read without ever losing its special appeal. My first son,Tom,who is now nearly 12,grew up surrounded by books,from an early age. "Out for the Count",featuring his namesake,in all kinds of dicey,imaginary situations stood out as his favourite bedtime read. It helped to ignite a love of books that has led him to challenging literature of many kinds. I have no hesitation in recommending this book for children from 5 to 8/9 years.