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One Yellow Lion is a counting book designed for preschoolers and early elementary readers. The book opens to fold‑out pages that hide various animals, each presented in a distinct color. The accompanying rhyming text invites children to identify both the animal and its color, providing an engaging way to practice counting, color recognition, and vocabulary. As a children’s poetry book, it blends playful verses with interactive features, making learning enjoyable. The design supports developmental skills in counting, color identification, and imaginative thinking, while the movable pages add a tactile element that captivates young readers.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Matthew Van Fleet
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