In Chesapeake 1-2-3, companion book to Chesapeake ABC, the bay comes alive for preschoolers and toddlers learning to count. Pages and scenes grow more crowded as readers approach "ten," then see all the numbers once again. One girl went out to fish; two ospreys fly up high; three sails are on each boat; learn to count--the Chesapeake Way! This book will delight youngsters with its clever rhymes and whimsical drawings. Picture book–ages 0-6.
When my son is being cranky, I refer to him as a "Maryland Crab." So this book seemed appropriate! Apparently there is an ABC companion book, which I'll have to check out at some point as well. I wasn't too thrilled with the illustrations. There's nothing wrong with them, it's just a matter of personal taste; they're a little too cartoon-y for me. However, I did think it was fun that the last few pages were an easy seek-and-find. I would have loved that as a kid, and I am sure my little guy will appreciate it when he gets older. The text is a nice introduction to different elements of bay life as well as the numbers 1-10.