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Ten Red Bottoms

Barry Timms

Illustrated by Mike Byrne

Ages 2 to 6

Synopsis

Count down from 10 with the cheeky red-bottomed dragons and do your 'sums with bums'! Ten Red Bottoms is a laugh-out-loud rhyming story for preschoolers – a fiery twist on the nursery rhyme Ten Green Bottles.

Inside the castle, a gang of mischievous little dragons are learning to breathe fire, fly, and chomp their way into all sorts of trouble. With hilarious rhymes, busy scenes full of surprises, and a special fold-out ending, this book is perfect for bedtime giggles and storytime fun.

  • Learn & play!
  • A number line to count up to 10 and back down again
  • A page of simple adding up for early maths skills
  • Bold, playful illustrations to keep little readers engaged


Written by Barry Timms and illustrated by Mike Byrne, Ten Red Bottoms is a must-have for toddlers and preschoolers who love silly stories and counting fun! For more Sums with Bums check out Ten Green Bottoms!

Details

13 February 2025
32 pages
9781035022243
Imprint: Macmillan Children's Books

Reviews

With buckets of humour and a light counting theme, this is a very enjoyable read. Many popular themes are covered, and there are lots of fun details to spot in the bright, energetic illustrations.BookTrust on Ten Green Bottoms
A cheeky twist on a classic nursery rhyme. A perfect read-aloud for pre-schoolers.Lancashire Post on Ten Green Bottoms
Very funny...this is a wonderful introduction to numbers.Sally Morris on Ten Green Bottoms, Daily Mail