Numbers from one to one hundred climb to the top of an apple tree in this rhyming chant.

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PreS-Gr 3-This fun and lively counting tale written by Bill Martin Jr. and Michael Sampson and illustrated by Lois Ehlert (S & S, 2004) is the companion book to the authors' Chicka Chicka Boom, Boom (S & S, 1989). In this story, the numbers race up a tree, beginning with 1, 2, and 3 and ending with 100. Zero offers the common refrain "Chicka chicka 1, 2, 3-Will there be a place for me?" As the tree becomes full of the various numbers, they are threatened by a swarm of bees. Delightful narration, music, and vocals are provided by Crystal Taliefero. Appealing sound effects add to the telling. Ehlert's simply animated, brightly colored cut paper artwork is enchanting and will appeal to young viewers. The bouncing, rhyming text is perfectly suited to the video and audio formats. There are page-turn signals on one track of the audio format, while an uninterrupted version of the story is told on the other. A bonus track features the fun and lively "Chicka Chicka 1 2 3" song that's certain to have children singing along. Useful for math and counting units as well as 100th day celebrations. Sure to be a popular choice in school and public libraries.-Maren Ostergard, King County Library System, Issaquah, WA Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.