Fifteen Animals!
By Sandra Boynton
The Story
A boy who loves animals introduces his fifteen pets one by one — and names almost every single one of them Bob, except for one very formally named turtle.
Why It's Special
For the kid who insists on naming every stuffed animal, every fish, every bug on the sidewalk — this is the book that gets the joke of naming things in the first place.
- Big idea: Naming things is how we make them ours, even if the names don't make a lot of sense.
- Vibes: Silly, singsong, and gleefully repetitive.
Perfect For Kids Who
- love counting and repetition
- enjoy rhyming, songlike text
- are working on early number recognition
- like to name their own toys and pets
Ask Your Little Reader
- Counting fun: Can you count how many Bobs are in the book?
- Imagination: If you had fifteen pets, what would you name them?
- Story detail: Why do you think the turtle got such a long, fancy name instead of being called Bob?
- Real-life connection: Do you have a favorite stuffed animal or pet? What's its name?
