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1, 2, 3 Salish Sea

A Counting Book for Toddlers

Nikki McClure

$25.95

Board book

Forthcoming
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English
Little Bigfoot
25 August 2026
Learn to count ocean life with stunning high-contrast papercut art!

Now available as a board book, this counting book will have toddlers poring over every page to discover the creatures hiding in every nook and cranny, like stubby squids, banana slugs, and orcas—and of course lots of raindrops. 

Kids love splashing around in the waves, but can they see this twist ending coming? While most counting books end at ten, this playful book will surprise by pushing past the expected and ending on really big numbers like one thousand! And beyond learning to count, the high-contrast art is perfect for toddlers' visual and cognitive development as they grow.

A celebration of the unique Pacific Northwest ecosystem, each image is lovingly handcreated created by artist Nikki McClure in her intricate papercut style, sure to inspire your family to splash around in the tidepooles!
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Imprint:   Little Bigfoot
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 178mm,  Width: 127mm, 
Weight:   142g
ISBN:   9781632176714
ISBN 10:   1632176718
Pages:   30
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   From 2 to 4 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  English as a second language
Format:   Board book
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming

In 1996, NIKKI McCLURE made her first papercut for the book Apple. She has been creating papercut artwork ever since. She splits her time between making a yearly calendar and making children's books. In the summer, she sails north to explore islands, watch birds, hang out with moss, pick berries, and swim in the Salish Sea. McClure shows her artwork at Land Gallery in Portland every November. She lives in Olympia, Washington, with her husband and son under cedar trees along the eastern shore of the southern Salish Sea. She is also the author of The First 1000 Days, The Next 1000 Days, and Embrace.

Reviews for 1, 2, 3 Salish Sea: A Counting Book for Toddlers

""Perceptively celebrates the Salish Sea and its natural elements, from one squid to 1,000,000 raindrops.""--Kirkus Reviews ""This natural history counting book is not only a lovely little pre-naptime read for the kiddos, but is also a stunning book to display in the main cabin.--NW Yachting Magazine ""Each image is lovingly created by the artistry of Nikki McClure in an intricate papercut style and fully captures her passion for this special place in the Pacific Northwest.""--Midwest Book Review ""1, 2, 3 Salish Sea is a delightful book sure to get children counting and contemplating all the incredible creatures that make their homes in the Pacific Northwest.""--Hakai Magazine ""All in the stunning, high-contrasted style of Nikki McClure. I love the sparse use of color and deep black lines. So so beautiful.""--Houston Library Finds Nikki McClure's papercut art is extraordinary and striking, yet gentle and organic, and is a perfect fit for celebrating the natural wonders and exceptional beauty of the unique place she called home.--AveryandAugustine ""The papercut artwork is the real gem of this sweet counting book. Author/artist Nikki McClure’s intricate depictions of lumpsuckers and squids will delight parents and children, and inspire countless trips to the tidepools.""--Seattle's Child


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