The Noisy Counting Book by Susan Schade and Jon Buller

Schade, Susan & Jon Buller. The Noisy Counting Book. Random House, 2010. $7.99. BOARD BOOK. Originally published as a picture book in 1987, this “noisy” counting book has both charm and humor works well in the board book format. A little boy is going fishing and a frog says “Ga-dunk!” Soon ducks, birds, fish, bugs, and crickets are all making noises. Finally the boy can’t stand the noise anymore and says, “Quiet!” The cartoon illustrations have personality and warmth. Pre-K–ADVISABLE. Samantha, Public Librarian.