One, Two, Three!: A Happy Counting Book

by Sandra Boynton

How many animals will you see? A whole lot more than ONE, TWO, THREE!
A wacky crew of hippos, cats, pigs, and cows lead kids from a quiet One to a "LOUD LOUD LOUD" Ten-and back to quiet One again. From Boynton on Board, the bestselling series of extra-big, extra-fat, and extra-fun board books, here is One, Two, Three! , a counting book as only Sandra Boynton could do a counting book. Filled with her humorous, colorful drawings and lively text, One, Two, Three! is an adventure with numbers that kids and their parents will love.

Main selection of the Children's Book-of-the-Month Club. Suitable for ages 1-4.

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books, Counting, Animals, Fiction, Number, Kids

24 pages, Board Book

First published January 1, 1993

About the author

Sandra Keith Boynton is an American humorist, songwriter, director, music producer, children's author, and illustrator. Boynton has written and illustrated over eighty-five books for children and seven general audience books, as well as over four thousand greeting cards, and seven music albums. She has also designed calendars, wallpaper, bedding, stationery, paper goods, clothing, jewelry, and plush toys for various companies.

Reviews

[Chinook · Rating 4 out of 5]

The cool thing about a Boynton that isn’t your favourite is that it’s still better than most books.

[Aneesa · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the sweetest yet.

[Ellie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mommy has this book memorized because I read it so much.

[Ronan Crutchfield]

Sandra Boynton knows how to write books for babies like me. The animals are so happy, and the books are just the right size for me to hold

[Jon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Solid fun. Every time we get to the number four, Rowan sees the bear with the headlamp and says, "Like Dad!" because I'll use a headlamp when cleaning dust off my records before playing them. Rowan likes to help clean the records. He also really likes counting. So this is a fun time.

[Megan S · Rating 4 out of 5]

A cute book that I read to the children at my work. Pretty much have it memorized

[Rod Brown · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of my favorite Boynton board books manages to include a little nod to introverts amidst much counting of many animals.

[Valentine Lin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sooo fun!

[Kathryn · Rating 5 out of 5]

So cute and fun! I love that the book includes a play, ballet class and tea party ;-) The humor is great (five is good for a ride in the car-- as long as you don't have to go very far!) and loved (and empathized with) the ending :-p

[Cherish Brown · Rating 3 out of 5]

(3☆ Got something out of, but wouldn’t read again)
Great book for learning numbers. It is very colorful and engaging.

[Megan Garrison · Rating 5 out of 5]

Copyright- 1993
Number of Pages-20
Book format-hardcover, board book
Reading Level- 0-3, GR Level- N/A
Genre- Fiction
Lit. Requirement- Counting book-2

One, Two, Three by Sandra Boynton was such a great read. It is a counting book up to ten for young readers. It is a smaller board book with only twenty pages which would be ideal for small children. The illustrations are similar in this one to Barnyard Dance and her other books. Boynton definitely has a illustration style with her books. I love the fun illustrations of the animals it keeps the story lively. All of her books have fun and sill words and this one does no disappoint. On one page in particular, it has nine pigs dressed in jerseys and with nets and it says, "You need NINE players-strong and quick- to field a team for Pigglystick." It is a silly way to teach numbers and kids will love it. I would recommend this book as well for anyone reading to small children.

[Kate M. Colby · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jack borrowed this book from the Oxford Public Library. I picked it because he is a big fan the author's other books.

Since Jack has been on a counting kick lately (even though he can't quite do it yet), I started reading this book to him this morning. He loved it! He liked the animals and joined me in pointing at them and "counting" them. He even asked me to read the book again, which is something he has not been doing with new books lately. A definite win.

[Kristy Peacock · Rating 5 out of 5]

This has been a favorite book since our kids were small to now with our grandkids. I highly recommend this and it is one I buy for baby shower gifts all the time! I have probably ‘read’ this book several hundred times! My grandson’s current favorite page is- Ten makes a celebration..LOUD, LOUD, LOUD!

[Ashley Buchanan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a fun book for younger kids. It helps teach the concept of basic counting in a fun and creative way. The words flow together very well and the pictures are relevant and keep the reader interested.

[Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is absolutely adorable and might be my favorite Boynton that I've read in a long time. The rhymes are perfect, as always, and the ending is perfect, too! I did not know this was a reprint; I thought it was brand new. Well, it is a classic.

[Christie Kaaland · Rating 4 out of 5]

Delightful, simple rhyming text teaching toddlers to learn to count through simple rhyming counting which integrates Boynton’s winning combination of kid-friendly humorous animal characters with single sentence rhymes.

[Jessica DeWitt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute, fun counting book. A solid Boynton installment that acknowledges the joys of group activities, and the relief of solitude. Always makes me think of Three Dog Night's "One" when I begin the book.

[Andrés · Rating 2 out of 5]

Mostly fine, but also a little uninspired. "Three is nice for having tea or for counting One, Two Three."? "Six is fun for a running race. (Except for the one who gets Sixth Place.)"? There are so many other good counting books out there. You can safely skip this one.

[Nathan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read to John.

[Kimberly · Rating 4 out of 5]

There's some sly humor for parents tucked into this one.

[Erik · Rating 4 out of 5]

More fun than most counting books.

[Dan Hyer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good, but it's starting to feel a little simple for my 3.5 year olds. It's not holding their attention like other picture books.

[Marilyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

4.18.2000 Someone had written in the book. Alissa was very concerned about this.

[Ms. Arca · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh another solid Boynton book!

Love the number practice integrated with activities.. also as an introvert, love the message that one is a good number too sometimes! Cute, silly, gentle & fun.

[Ryan and Molly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ms Boynton's books are just wonderful. Humorous with terrific illustrations, they're a must-have for any child's library.

[Lil Old Bookworm · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute book to teach counting with that signature Boynton charm and humor.

[Alicia Evans · Rating 3 out of 5]

For: animal fans; readers looking for a book about counting that features rhyme.

Possible red flags: silliness; depictions of fighting/arguing and crying.

[Gloria · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute rhyme. Silly as per usual for SB books, but al least allows for learning numbers.

[Alyssa Haverfield · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great number book with cute jokes about groups of people (or animals).

[Chrisanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

That last page sold me. But it's still a tiny bit old for E.