<b>"Perfect for reading aloud, this counting book not only contains bright bold illustrations but also has lots of . . . sound effects that children will love to replicate."— Booklist</b><br><br>Down by the marsh,<br>by the sleepy,<br>slimy marsh,<br>one duck<br>gets stuck in the muck . . .<br><br>Can two fish, tails going swish, help? What about three moose, munching on spruce? Bright, spirited illustrations by Jane Chapman enhance this one-of-a-kind counting tale by Phyllis Root - a feast of sounds and numbers that will have listeners scrambling to join in the slippy, sloppy fun.