![](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://storiesofus.varlosity.com/recipe/ten-little-fish-by-audrey-wood-illustrated-by-bruce-wood/&media=https://storiesofus.varlosity.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/ten-little-fish-min-1920x660.png&description=<span class="s1">In playful verse and pictures as bright as sunshine, Audrey and Bruce Wood delight young readers with a simple underwater counting tale sure to be read again and again. Come along as ten little fish explore their colorful ocean world and swim through a sea filled with surprise and adventure. From ten to one and back again, counting has never been so much fun!</span> data-pin-do=)
Ten Little Fish by Audrey Wood Illustrated by Bruce Wood
Contributed By Stories Of Us Age 0-1, Age 2, Age 3 Audrey Wood / Bruce Wood
June 11, 2017
In playful verse and pictures as bright as sunshine, Audrey and Bruce Wood delight young readers with a simple underwater counting tale sure to be read again and again. Come along as ten little fish explore their colorful ocean world and swim through a sea filled with surprise and adventure. From ten to one and back again, counting has never been so much fun!
Ingredients
Get the Book
READ, TALK, SING, PLAY
SING - Baby Shark
TALK - Transition to Book
READ - Story Time 15 Minutes
TALK - Discuss the Story
PLAY - Paint your own colorful fish tank; Backyard Counting Book
Ingredients can be used in any order for any duration of time. Set aside at least 1 hour for the play activities.
Reading PREPARATION
Preview the book before reading it with your child. Flip through the pages. Notice the pictures.
Select a designated read-aloud area. This area should be inviting and comfortable. Try to use the same area every time to build a routine.
Story Seasoning: This book is full of great cues for counting. Build suspense by slowly turning the pages and encouraging your child to say the next number.
Avoid Problem Peppercorns – While engaged in reading try to remove any electronic distractions that interrupt your story time.
Directions
JUMP TO: SING · TALK · READ · TALK · PLAY
SING
1Option 1: Baby Shark – Suggested ages 1-2
Lyrics can be found in the video description box.
2Option 1: Baby Shark - Suggested ages 2-3
For active kids – try the dance gestures as you sing or listen to the song.
3Singing Tip: Play the song with your child and let them listen to the words. The second time through, invite them to sing along with you on the “doo doo doo doo doo doo doo” part or do the hand gestures.
TALK (Transition from singing to book reading)
1Hold up the book you are going to read. Explain this story counts from 1 to 10 and the from 10 to 1 “Just like this” then begin to slowly count. Use your fingers to show each number.
2Redirect their attention back to the book cover. Then say “I’m going to read a book, called “Ten Little Fish”. “Hmmmmm I wonder what this story is about?” Make up a silly answer to your question, then ask – “what do you think it’s about?” Wait a few seconds for their answer. Then transition into reading the story by saying “Well let’s find out.”
READ 15 Minutes
1Read in a way that shows the rhyming pattern of the story. Let your voice rise and fall as you go through the sentences.
2As you turn the pages, invite your child to guess the next number or rhyming word.
3Parent Sugar: Each time your child participates with you celebrate with them by sharing a high five or complement. Show them you’re having a great time reading with them.
4Add a generous amount of Story Seasoning. Read in a lively, engaging way, using voices, gestures, and expressions as you read. You child may join in with you, or choose to enjoy listening to you. Both options are wonderful.
5At the end of the story announce “The End” as you close the book.
TALK
1Discuss the story with your child. Open the book up again, and show them which page was your favorite and what you liked most about your story time with them. Share a moment that happened during your story time together. Then ask which page was their favorite? What did they like most about the story?
PLAY
1Paint your own colorful fish tank. Here’s a mess-free activity.
2Backyard Counting Book – This activity can last several days and you can involve the whole family in collecting items to glue on the page.
Publication
2004
Star Rating
4.5 (Amazon); 3.8 (Goodreads)
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