{"product_id":"eric-carles-123-9780448451947","title":"Eric Carle's 123","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEric Carle's 123 Padded Board Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nEric Carle's animals are perfect for illustrating number concepts. One: giraffe. Two: giraffe and elephant. Three: giraffe, elephant, and bear. In this book, readers count all the way up to ten as each page has a corresponding number of animals to point out. The last page features a flip book of all the numbers to count out loud. The padded cover is perfect for little hands.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLearning Numbers Through Colorful Animals\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nThis counting book introduces numbers one through ten using Eric Carle's signature vibrant animal illustrations. Each page presents a specific number with the corresponding quantity of animals, making number recognition intuitive and engaging for young learners. The progressive format builds counting skills as children move through the book, reinforcing numerical concepts through repetition and visual learning.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInteractive Flip Book Feature\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nThe final page includes a flip book section displaying all numbers for quick reference and practice. This interactive element encourages children to count out loud, reinforcing verbal number skills alongside visual recognition. The flip book format adds an extra dimension of engagement, making learning numbers a hands-on experience.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDurable Padded Cover Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nThe padded board book construction withstands repeated handling by toddlers and preschoolers. The soft, cushioned cover protects the book while providing a comfortable grip for small hands. This sturdy format ensures the book remains a lasting learning tool through countless reading sessions.\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect for Early Math Development\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nIdeal for children ages 2-5, this book supports early math skill development through simple, clear number presentations. The combination of numbers, words, and animal illustrations creates multiple learning pathways, helping children understand quantity concepts and number sequences. Parents and educators can use this book to introduce counting fundamentals in an accessible, visually appealing format.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eEric Carle\u003c\/b\u003e is acclaimed and beloved as the creator of brilliantly illustrated and innovatively designed picture books for very young children. His best-known work, \u003ci\u003eThe Very Hungry Caterpillar\u003c\/i\u003e, has been translated into 70 languages and sold over 55 million copies. Carle illustrated more than seventy books, many best sellers, most of which he also wrote, and more than 170 million copies of his books have sold around the world. In 2003, Carle received the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award (now called the Children's Literature Legacy Award) for lifetime achievement in children's literature. In 2002, Eric and his wife, Barbara, cofounded The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art (www.carlemuseum.org) in Amherst, Massachusetts, a 40,000-square-foot space dedicated to the celebration of picture books and picture book illustrations from around the world, underscoring the cultural, historical, and artistic significance of picture books and their art form. Eric Carle passed away in May 2021 at the age of 91. His work remains an important influence on artists and illustrators at work today. www.eric-carle.com","brand":"Grosset \u0026 Dunlap","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680611111186,"sku":"9780448451947","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_44b54a4c-7697-4a57-997a-162b48ae359b.jpg?v=1734923168","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/eric-carles-123-9780448451947","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}