Spot Can Count (Lift-the-Flaps)

Spot Can Count is a classic Spot book by Eric Hill In this classic Spot book flaps on every page reveal an increasing number of surprises as every toddlers favourite puppy Spot counts from one to ten meeting farm animals along the way. One small mouse under some sacks is followed by two squirrels in a tree - all the way to ten cows in a barn. This book is lots of fun and full of surprises - and the perfect early learning tool for children learning to count. This new bigger edition really brings this classic Spot story to life. Eric Hill was born in North London in 1927 and apart from a brief period of evacuation lived there for many years. His career as an artist began when he was employed as a messenger in an art studio and was encouraged to draw. Erics son was born in 1976 and he began to write stories about a puppy to read to him at bedtime and so Spot was born. Dont miss any of the other Spot lift-the-flap classics: Wheres Spot?; Spots First Walk; Spots Birthday Party; Spots First Christmas; Spot Goes to School; Spot Goes on Holiday; Spot Goes to the Circus; Spot Goes to the Farm; Spots First Easter; Spots Baby Sister; Spot Stays Overnight; Spot Goes to the Park; Spot Goes to a Party; Spot Bakes a Cake; Spot Visits his Grandparents; Spot Can Count; Whos There Spot?; Spot Says GoodnightA Children’s Bookshelf Selection: Each month our editor’s pick the best books for children and young adults by age to be a part of the children’s bookshelf. These are editorial recommendations made by our team of experts. Our monthly reading list includes a mix of bestsellers and top new releases and evergreen books that will help enhance a child’s reading life. Review Spot is one of the essential experiences of childhood ―Parents Magazine About the Author Eric Hill (1927-2014) started his artistic career as an art studio messenger and from there went on to become a cartoonist and eventually an art director at a leading advertising agency. In 1978 Eric made up a story about a small puppy to read to his son at bedtime and Spot was born. The success of his first bestselling lift-the-flap classic Wheres Spot? in 1980 convinced him to become a full-time author and his Spot books have been enjoyed by children around the world ever since. In 2008 he was awarded an OBE for services to childrens literacy.