
Written and illustrated by Sandra Boynton
Part of the Boynton on Board series
A boy counts his quirky pets, including fourteen Bobs and a turtle.
In a whimsical counting adventure, a boy introduces his fifteen beloved pets, each with a unique name. Fourteen are named Bob, but one stands out as Simon James Alexander Ragsdale the Third, a charming turtle. As he joyfully sings about his animal friends, readers are invited to count along and discover the playful world of pets. What makes these animals so special, and why are they all named Bob? Dive into this delightful tale to find out!
The amazing Bob! The amazing Boynton! Because who else but Sandra Boynton could imagine 15 Bobs in one book? Actually, that’s 14 Bobs, and one Simon James Alexander Ragsdale the Third (he’s a turtle), which gives Fifteen Animals! the added dimension of being a unique counting book—count the Bobs, count the pets, count the bunnies, count the fish. Fifteen Animals! also comes with a free song available via download. It’s all the energy and appeal of Boynton: the lively language, distinctive illustrations, and inimitable characters. And music. And counting. And, for the first time, a person character, an earnest little boy who loves animals and happily sings:
I really like animals,
I like them a lot.
Fifteen animals is what I’ve got.
I’ve got fifteen animals.
They’re friendly and tame, and
I’ve given each one a special name.
Make that Bob.
3.0
out of 7
“This book has good cantor but it is a bit predictable after the first few pages.”
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