Counting Our Way To Maine

First published in 1995 by Orchard Books, this book takes one baby, two dogs, and three bicycles on a journey from the big city to Maine's seacoast. Objects packed for the trip and things seen along the way are all happily counted, finishing in a shining finale as the family tallies 20 fireflies found during their last evening in Maine.

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This clever counting book from the award-winning authors of Keep the Lights Burning, Abbie, combines rhyme with a fun exploration of Maine sea life. Children will be singing it to themselves and asking for it to be read to them again and again.

Publisher Description

From lobster boats to puffins, this delightful board book celebrates everything the great state of Maine has to offer. Young readers will recognize all their favorite sites and attractions including whales, Acadia National Park, black bears, seals, rafters and kayakers, boating, beaches, lakes, moose, Mount Katahdin, lighthouses, villages, and more.

A Caldecott Honor Book! Today is a specidal day for Sal because she gets to go to Buck's Harbour with her dad. But when she wakes up to brush her teeth with her baby sister, she discovers something shocking.... Her tooth is loose! And that's just the start of a huge day!

Using numbers and counting, information about Maine including sweetgrass baskets, clipper ships, puffins, and state symbols are introduced with poetry and expository text.

Welcome to Maine! Whether they're locals or visitors, young readers will love this bright, cheerful, fact-filled picture book celebration of "The Pine Tree State." With information about the state's animals, plants, regions, food, people, customs, and fun places to visit, this tribute to Maine is the perfect gift for vacationers and residents alike. The warm, bright illustrations highlight the many delights to be found throughout the state. And the easy-yet-informative details ("You'll find the sweetest moose in Maine at the Len Libby candy shop in Scarborough. Lenny is a life-size moose made of chocolate!") give just the right amount of information to kids from preschool on up.