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Ocean Counting

Odd Numbers

Part of Jerry Pallotta's Counting Books

Author Jerry Pallotta
Illustrated by Shennen Bersani
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Paperback
$7.95 US
Charlesbridge
8.5"W x 11"H x 0.14"D   | 6 oz | 80 per carton
On sale Feb 01, 2005 | 32 Pages | 9780881061505
Age 4-8 years | Preschool - 3
Reading Level: Fountas & Pinnell N
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With his trademark humor and wit, Jerry Pallotta teaches young readers how to count to 50 by odd numbers, using weird and wonderful ocean animals as counting tools. Explore the ocean as you meet 13 surf clams, 29 mussels, 49 smelts, and more.
Jerry Pallotta is an award-winning author of children's alphabet books and imaginative fiction. His books combine interesting facts, detailed research, humor, and realistic illustrations that mesmerize children everywhere.

When Jerry began writing, he was a full-time insurance salesman. He wrote, edited, and produced his first book out of his garage and sold 5,000 copies to the New England Aquarium, where it became a bestseller. Jerry then devoted himself full-time to writing and making school and library appearances. Jerry has written many books for Charlesbridge, including The Icky Bug Alphabet Book, Dory Story, and Butterfly Counting.

Jerry lives in Boston, Massachusetts. View titles by Jerry Pallotta
Shennen Bersani View titles by Shennen Bersani
This book counts by twos. We are starting with the first odd number, one! One Striped Bass! Sport fishermen love this fish because it can be found near shore. It is a challenge to catch. Striped Bass do not have sharp teeth. Their teeth feel like velcro.
Copyright © 2016 by Jerry Pallotta (Author); Shennen Bersani (Illustrator). All rights reserved. No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.

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With his trademark humor and wit, Jerry Pallotta teaches young readers how to count to 50 by odd numbers, using weird and wonderful ocean animals as counting tools. Explore the ocean as you meet 13 surf clams, 29 mussels, 49 smelts, and more.

Author

Jerry Pallotta is an award-winning author of children's alphabet books and imaginative fiction. His books combine interesting facts, detailed research, humor, and realistic illustrations that mesmerize children everywhere.

When Jerry began writing, he was a full-time insurance salesman. He wrote, edited, and produced his first book out of his garage and sold 5,000 copies to the New England Aquarium, where it became a bestseller. Jerry then devoted himself full-time to writing and making school and library appearances. Jerry has written many books for Charlesbridge, including The Icky Bug Alphabet Book, Dory Story, and Butterfly Counting.

Jerry lives in Boston, Massachusetts. View titles by Jerry Pallotta
Shennen Bersani View titles by Shennen Bersani

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This book counts by twos. We are starting with the first odd number, one! One Striped Bass! Sport fishermen love this fish because it can be found near shore. It is a challenge to catch. Striped Bass do not have sharp teeth. Their teeth feel like velcro.
Copyright © 2016 by Jerry Pallotta (Author); Shennen Bersani (Illustrator). All rights reserved. No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.

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