Noni the Pony stands under one tree, and watches her two friends dance by the sea…
Come on another adventure with Noni the Pony in this delightful rhyming story! Alison Lester’s books are favourites with children and adults around the world. Magic Beach, Imagine, My Farm and Noni the Pony are Australian classics.
Alison Lester grew up on a farm by the sea and first rode a horse as a baby in her father’s arms. Her picture books mix imaginary worlds with everyday life – just like her own –encouraging children to believe in themselves and celebrate the differences that make them special.
You may have met Noni already in Noni the Pony, Noni the Pony Goes to the Beach, and Noni the Pony Rescues a Joey. In this latest addition to the classic series, Noni the Pony has a lot of fun counting everything she sees on a happy summer’s day!
I loved this take on the numbers and counting category in children’s literature. Rather than stopping at number ten, it teaches early readers aged 1 and up to count beyond: introducing them to the concept of hundreds, thousands, and a million. This is taught alongside animal illustrations including puppies, cows, and the Australian wallaby. It’s original and highly effective.
Each page takes you from number one on an early bright morning, ending at a million on a calm summer’s night. It’s the ideal summer read-aloud for early readers and would make a great present for the upcoming gift-giving season.
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