Over in the Garden

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Summary: Learn to count with creepy crawlers.
Review: Delightful counting book with in-your-face illustrations are perfect for boys and girls who like creepy, slimy and slithery insects, bugs, snakes and spiders. Words are to the familiar tune of "Over in the Meadow" and are simple enough for this age group (4-7) to learn quickly and join in as your read "Over in the Garden" over and over again. This is the third counting book in the same genre by Jennifer Ward and Kenneth J. Spengler. The original, "Way Out In the Desert" and their most recent, "Somewhere In The Ocean" (personal favorite) are visually fun and young children quickly learn their numbers along with a little bit of nature's information. Young boys will especially love this counting book.

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Summary: Encourages active participation
Review: Jennifer Ward's Over In The Garden enjoys Kenneth Spengler's oversized, colorful drawings as they illustrate a classic song which teaches kids how to count. Hidden numbers in each illustration encourage active participation rather than just reciting lyrics.

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Summary: In with the bugs
Review: My 4-year old son and I love this book. The rhymes are great and there are numerous opportunities for interactive participation from the child. My son likes me to read the first part of the verse and he completes the second part. He also likes to point out the numbers hidden on each page -- even though he has done it countless times. No matter how many times I read this, I never get tired of the crisp and beautiful illustrations. After you have gone through the ten garden creatures there is a very informative glossary of the different creatures in the book. Every time we pick a couple different ones to read about. Without a doubt this will remain one of our favorites.

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Summary: Outstanding on many levels!
Review: This is truely a charming book. We love it! It is good for children of all ages. When you finish singing the song and enjoying the bright colorful artwork try to find the hidden number on each page. If you master that you can look for the animal featured on the next page. It is hiding somewhere in the garden of the pre-page. Well written, interesting, and appeals to children of many ages. Also features a scientific rundown of various insects in the back and music to sing to. This book has everthing.

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Summary: Outstanding on many levels!
Review: This is truely a charming book. We love it! It is good for children of all ages. When you finish singing the song and enjoying the bright colorful artwork try to find the hidden number on each page. If you master that you can look for the animal featured on the next page. It is hiding somewhere in the garden of the pre-page. Well written, interesting, and appeals to children of many ages. Also features a scientific rundown of various insects in the back and music to sing to. This book has everthing.