Count each little finger one by one in this sweet picture book.
Ten little fingers, one hand . . . two.
Two small hands belong to you!
Join a group of toddlers as they enjoy delicious treats, and count one by one as one little finger points to cake, two little fingers tap a plate, three little fingers pinch a bite, and four little fingers squish it tight! But one piece just isn't enough—they want more! When they’re done, a parent cleans and kisses “two small hands on one small you!”
Toddlers enjoy culinary treats as they help the reader learn to count to ten.
If there's one thing that toddlers love to do, it's watching other kids. They will have plenty of opportunities in this cheerful picture book, where a typical page features a single child doing something with his hands: playing with food, shaking a maraca, or giving a hug. The child-care setting offers many opportunities to show everyday activities, which Dempsey lays out in simple, rhyming verses with a counting theme and a lightly narrative thread: "One little finger points to cake. / Two little fingers tap a plate. / Three little fingers pinch a bit. / Four little fingers squish it tight." Brightened with colorful washes, Massey's simple, large-scale pencil drawings depict a diverse cast of amiable young kids who explore what's around them in playful ways: tipping a cup of water, smooshing a bit of cake, and asking for more . . . "Please!" For children who are ready, this can be a counting book. For younger ones, it's an upbeat picture book that showcases kids doing interesting things. Fun for reading aloud.
