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How Many Legs? opens with a humorous question: what would the leg count be if a polar bear came for tea? As the story unfolds, more and more creatures—squid, buffalo, and others—arrive, turning the page into a counting adventure. Written in a lively rhyming style, the book encourages children to keep track of the increasing legs, turning simple arithmetic into a party‑at‑home game. The bright illustrations and rhythmic text engage early readers while reinforcing basic numeracy and spatial awareness.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Kes Gray
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