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Gert the SEE Turtle in: Counting
Join Gert on a seaside counting adventure as she discovers numbers 1 through 10 among piers, sea horses, jellyfish, dancing crabs, dolphins, sailboats, and other coastal surprises.
About the Book
A coastal adventure built around learning
The first Gert the SEE Turtle book turns a day at the beach into a playful counting journey. As Gert sails along the coast in her pink conch shell, each new discovery introduces the next number and invites young readers to count along.
Awards & Recognition
Recognition for Counting
Each honor below is shown with the award program’s supplied seal artwork and the documented result for this title.
Inside the Book
A look inside Counting
Selected spreads from the book offer a preview of Maxine Moody Poston’s original illustrations and the learning adventure.
The Gert Learning Framework
Learning with curiosity and respect for turtles
GERT
General Education with Respect to Turtles
The original acronym behind Gert connects early learning with appreciation for turtles and the coastal world around them.
SEE
Science, Education, and Exploration
SEE describes the broader learning framework that encourages children to observe, ask questions, explore nature, and keep learning.
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