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by Aria de Clea (Author), Gulnar Omarova (Illustrator)
After a wild storm sweeps through Znail Valley, something important is missing. The Ten Seeds of Creativity, whose magical seeds keep the valley glowing, have vanished!
Lee the snail and their friends spring into action. Flicker the firefly lights the way. Betsy the spider spins and builds. Lily the ladybug reads the moss-map. One by one, they search, count, and rediscover Curiosity, Wonder, Resilience, Imagination, Kindness, Perspective, Playfulness-and more.
When another gust scatters the seeds again, the friends realize something even more important than counting to ten: they can count on each other.
Blending early numeracy with social-emotional learning, You Can Count on Me is a luminous story about teamwork, perseverance, and the power of community. With whimsical illustrations and layered storytelling, this heartwarming addition to the Znail Valley series reminds young readers that creativity grows strongest when we protect it together.
Perfect for:
- Ages 4-8
- Classrooms teaching counting and SEL
- Families looking for stories about friendship and collaboration
Includes fun facts about color and guided discussion prompts to extend learning beyond the page.
