"Ten in the Den" by John Butler (Review & Giveaway)

Hardcover: $15.95
ISBN: 978-1-56145-344-3

Last summer I feel in love with the books and artistry of John Butler.  He is a gifted story-teller and illustrator of books for the very young.  I reviewed Hush, Little Ones back in July  (Read my review)  and recently While You Were Sleeping (Read my review).

"Ten In the Den" is a large, hardcover picture book that takes young children through counting to ten.  Butler has a delightful re-take on "there were 10 in the bed and the little one said, 'Roll over, Roll over." Each page is illustrated with a clutch of a variety of critters tucked in the den.  Each page has one less because one rolled out (or rather was pushed out by tiny mouse).


Butler's illustrations are again beautiful and will entertain and draw the young child's interest. Soft colors and edges of pictures create a lulling that is suited for bedtime or nap-time reading. Of course, it can be read at any time; and I can just hear the giggles as the reader sings along the "roll over, roll over" as each critter is pushed out of the den.

But this time, when the little one (mouse) is left all alone in the den, he is lonely and rolls out to seek his friends who are now outside the den.  The book teaches the concept that just because you are crowded, it is not always best to "un-crowd" your circumstances.  Life can be lonely when there is only you.

Counting: In this book the reader can engage the young child to count how many are actually in the den and then at the end of the story the child can count to see that all 10 are together again.

I encourage the purchase of John Butler's book and think you and yours will treasure it.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ GIVEAWAY ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Graciously, Peachtree Publishers is providing a giveaway copy to one of Chat With Vera's readers.  Open in USA addresses only.
Begins November 20 & ENDS December 4 at 12:01 a.m. EST

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DISCLOSURE: I was provided a complimentary copy of Ten In the Den by Peachtree Publishers on behalf of the author for the purpose of my rending an honest review. Opinions expressed are solely my own and I was not obligated to give a positive review. The giveaway copy will also be provided by Peachtree Publishers and shipped directly to the winner.