It’s time to meet ten adorable marine animals who gather together to play a game! Join Lill the seahorse, Sam, the sea turtle, Max, the whale, and others as they arrive on the scene one by one. Splish, Splash! First To Last features counting with ordinal numbers instead of cardinal numbers. Words such as first, second, third, etc. clearly illustrate position or order. Aside from the counting component, discover underlying themes of helping each other, making friends, and working together for a common goal. With its lively, rhyming text, Splish, Splash! First To Last is perfect for story time or as an addition to character education and math curriculums.
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“Are you and your little one ready for the best day ever under the sea? The more the merrier as one by one some awesome finned friends arrive at their meeting place for a day of fun and games! In Splish, Splash! First to Last, come play with some familiar marine animals like the chatty dolphin, a mellow whale, and even a whiny little shrimp. They’re coming together to cheer each other on and let everyone get a turn. This ocean adventure picture book is sweet and bursting with personality. Your kiddos will love the aquatic rhymes and identifying their favorite sea creatures on every page. They’ll feel like they’re swimming right along, thanks to the gorgeous seascapes by illustrator Michelle Hazelwood Hyde. Get your swimsuit and snorkel ready and dive right into this tale of scales and tails!” ~ Nanny Miss Monique
“It’s so pretty & so fun! Readers dive into a world of charm and sweetness and see a playful side of sea creatures like never before. I love the educational component/math concepts and how readers can escape to a magical underwater world. The book taps into an imaginative side and connects with sea friends in a very creative, deep, and vibrant way. A beautiful vision comes to life!” ~Stylish Modern Motherhood
“With gorgeous illustrations and a wonderful lyrical lilt, this sweet story of friendship and counting made my mouth happy to read it aloud. It embodies such a joyful sensibility and playful spirit that my little one loved it immediately. It’s easily a new classic, one that will be enjoyed for years to come!” ~Just Another Mother With Books
“Fun, rhyming text teaches ordinal numbers, friendship, and inclusion as ten very different sea creatures meet up to play. The text is bouncy, the pictures are cheerful and quite beautiful, and the story ends with an open-ended question for its more imaginative readers. A great addition to any home, classroom, or library!” ~Goodreads reviewer
Splish, Splash! First to Last
By Nancy Viau
Illustrated By Michelle Hazelwood Hyde
Schiffer Publishing / Schiffer Kids
ISBN-13: 978-0-7643-6777-9