How Many Legs?
A whimsical counting adventure with delightful illustrations
Kes Gray author Jim Field illustrator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Hachette Children's Group
Published:11th Feb '16
Should be back in stock very soon

This engaging counting picture book invites readers to explore the whimsical world of animals and their legs. How Many Legs? promises laughter and learning.
In How Many Legs?, readers are invited on a whimsical journey through a world filled with quirky animals and their amusing antics. This delightful counting story, brought to life by the award-winning duo of Kes Gray and Jim Field, features vibrant illustrations that will have children giggling as they learn to count. As various creatures join the fun, the question of how many legs there are becomes a hilarious challenge for young readers to tackle. From polar bears to squids, the imaginative scenarios will spark laughter and curiosity, making counting an enjoyable experience.
As the story unfolds, children will find themselves engaged in the playful rhythm of the text, which encourages them to participate in the counting. Each page introduces new animals, and with each addition, the leg count climbs higher and higher. The clever rhyme scheme and engaging illustrations work together to create a captivating reading experience that promotes both literacy and numeracy skills. How Many Legs? is not just a counting book; it’s an invitation to explore the joy of reading and the wonders of imagination.
Kes Gray, a bestselling author with over 70 children's books to his name, and Jim Field, a talented illustrator known for his dynamic artwork, combine their skills in this charming tale. Their previous collaboration, Oi Frog!, has set a high standard, and How Many Legs? is sure to delight fans old and new alike. This book is perfect for storytime, classroom settings, or as a fun bedtime read.
A chaotically funny counting rhyme with a difference. * The Bookseller *
You get so distracted by the laugh-out-loud and quirky illustrations that you forget about counting * londonmumsmagazine.com *
Another hilarious picture book that has just about everything you could want: great rhymes, Field's uniquely playful illustrations and counting to boot. Charming and original * huffingtonpost.co.uk *
Picture book perfection * Books For Keeps *
Each spread is a riot of colour and movement, with small details to be discovered on each re-reading. Children will revel in the anarchy created by the animal guests; this is a joyful story of fun and friendship, with an absorbing built-in mathematical challenge * The School Librarian *
With wonderfully wacky guests splendidly attired, and scenes full of delightfully exuberant eccentricities, this...is a cracker * Red Reading Hub *
Another hilarious page-turning book sure to have both adults and children in stitches * Families Bedfordshire *
ISBN: 9781444910971
Dimensions: 245mm x 244mm x 3mm
Weight: 167g
32 pages