Counting Peas

Baby Max and Ruby

by Rosemary Wells

The popular bunny siblings are back in two more board books?but as their baby selves. In Love, readers find out who Max loves best. Is it the one who wakes him? The one who takes him for a ride? The one who plays with him? The one who stays with him? In Counting Peas, an ill-timed sneeze sends Max?s peas in all directions. Max helps out by picking them up: five, two, seven. With eye-catching novelty elements, these irresistible board books will introduce the very youngest readers to the beloved bunny pair, who star in their own show on Nick Jr. and Noggin.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Humor, Counting

12 pages, Board Book

First published January 1, 2009

About the author

Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.

Rosemary Wells is an American writer and illustrator of children's books. She often uses animal characters to address real human issues. Some of her most well-known characters are Max & Ruby and Timothy from Timothy Goes To School (both were later adapted into Canadian-animated preschool television series, the former’s airing on Nickelodeon (part of the Nick Jr. block) and the latter’s as part of PBS Kids on PBS).

Reviews

[Lauren Allen · Rating 1 out of 5]

Lacks a compelling narrative arc and any useful counting skills.

[Mort's Kids · Rating 3 out of 5]

The strange thing about this particular tale is that it's actually strawberries that is a somewhat common allergen, versus peas which is, as far as I'm aware, rarer. And if you're allergic to peas, you're probably allergic to soy and all the legumes, you poor sod.

[Vicki · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a funny board book about Max as a baby and his sister Ruby as a preschooler. While this can be used as a counting book, the thrust of the story does not actually require any counting.

[Pinky · Rating 3 out of 5]

Max counts peas, until he starts counting strawberries.

[Meredith · Rating 3 out of 5]

Baby Max spills his peas.

The illustrations are Rosemary Wells’s artwork collaged with photographs and include a raised sensory element.

[Melissa Swistek · Rating 1 out of 5]

No actual counting?

[Eva_Amaré · Rating 1 out of 5]

We're still not crazy about Max and Ruby illustrations and the bland backgrounds. Even with peas (which we love) on every page, this one did not hold our attention at all, so we rushed mama to the end by turning the pages before she was done reading. 🐰

[jacky · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is part of the baby Max and Ruby series. One of the features I liked best was that the peas were all raised. The sneeze for fun. And the detail of Max miscounting was a fun joke for adults and older kids. Only issue I had with this book was that I read it to Natalie while she was eating grades, and she got upset that she didn't have any of the strawberries at the end! Oh, and this is not a counting book, despite the title.

[Laudys · Rating 4 out of 5]

Max sure has a knack for creating trouble. The book is perfectly short for starting readers.

And while some people are complaining about the lack of counting in the book, I believe this is the interactive part of the reading. The parent must show the peas (which are raised, how lovely!) to their children and help them count.

Really, people! Have a little imagination.

[Holly Letson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Baby Max is eating peas, and counting them for you as he puts them in his shoe. But, he grows tired of eating peas, and wants to eat Baby Ruby's strawberries.
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[Caitlyn Griefenberg · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a good book for kids who are learning how to count. This story is about Max a little bunny who sneezes and his peas go all over the place. The story is about him counting them while picking them back up. Kids will be able to help count and learn simple math skills while reading a fun story.

[Samantha · Rating 2 out of 5]

Such a cute little book. My sister loves Max & Ruby, so she checked this out from the library. After reading it, I have to admit it was adorable to see Max & Ruby in their younger days. Leave it to Max to make a mess and fix it in such a creative way (and yes, I did count each and every pea). =)

[Molly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute rhyme, and cute max! Good for baby storytime. Rosemary Wells, bunny or eating theme.

[Sung Baick · Rating 3 out of 5]

This story would be good to have for pre-k or kindergartners. It's a super short story that beginning readers can enjoy. Good for children who love bunnies!

[Alexandria K · Rating 3 out of 5]

My favorite part is when Max says "Strawberries! Strawberries please." Altogether, there are 24 peas.

[babyhippoface · Rating 3 out of 5]

Max & Ruby board book, short and simple. Max is counting peas, but he spills them, so he puts them in his shoe (of course! that's reasonable). Max is pretty lovable all the way around.

[Anna · Rating 5 out of 5]

We know all the words... good old max and his dilemma with the peas....

my son is 3 and loves peas and strawberries... a great read for all

[Meghan · Rating 1 out of 5]

One of the worst board books I've ever read. It's poorly written and completely nonsensical. The worst part? Max "counts" peas - "Seven, five, nine, three..." Terrible.

[Jenne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Anything with peas is always good in our house. My daughter loved that the peas in each picture were slightly raised so she could feel them. A short sweet book written in rhyme.

[Kris Odahowski · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read online at WeGiveBooks, counting books celebrates the life of baby where peas and food is playful, fun and countable.

[Lana · Rating 1 out of 5]

Started out cute and ended very abruptly :/

[Tiffany · Rating 4 out of 5]

We love Max and Ruby and this was quirky and cute just like they are.