Ten scared fish - Ros Moriarty

Simple but intelligent, bright, and cheerful,this early childhood concept book teaches animal names and celebrates indigenous art in a joyous, nondidactic, and playful way

In an animal counting book with a difference, the reader follows the river to the sea, meeting and countingthe animals until finally10 little fish meet a big scary shark. Bold illustrations and a delightfully playful text help readers familiarize themselves with prepositions as well as animals and numbers.

Ros Moriarty is a former journalist with Radio Australia in indigenous affairs, women's issues, and the environment; the founder of a non-profit organization supporting pre-literacy education; and thedesigner and managing director of Balarinji Studio, Australia's leading indigenous art and design group.She is alsothe author of Listening to Country.

"These simple concept books from Australia are elevated above the ordinary by rich language and the celebration of indigenous art. Wow! The art just pops off the page with bright colors." - Parents Express