Ten Red Bottoms
Barry Timms
Illustrated by Mike Byrne
Ages 2 to 6
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13 February 2025Imprint: Macmillan Children's Books
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
9781035022243Imprint: 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.
Very funny...this is a wonderful introduction to numbers.
A cheeky twist on a classic nursery rhyme. A perfect read-aloud for pre-schoolers.
