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Ocean Counting

Odd Numbers

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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.
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Ocean Counting

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.

Jerry Pallotta's Counting Books Series

The Very Berry Counting Book
Butterfly Counting
Butterfly Colors and Counting
Ocean Counting
Underwater Counting
The Crayon Counting Book
The Icky Bug Counting Book

About the Author

Jerry Pallotta
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. More by Jerry Pallotta
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About the Author

Shennen Bersani
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. More by Shennen Bersani
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