1, 2, 3 Salish Sea: A Counting Book for Toddlers by McClure, Nikki

Explore the Pacific Northwest while learning numbers in this high-contrast counting board book for toddlers ages 2-4.

Featuring acclaimed artist Nikki McClure's striking papercut artwork, 1, 2, 3 Salish Sea turns early counting practice into an ocean adventure filled with wildlife from the Salish Sea.
Young readers will count playful orcas, jellyfish, stubby squids, banana slugs, crabs, salmon, seabirds, raindrops, and more. After reaching ten, a delightful surprise invites children to imagine counting into the hundreds--and beyond!

Why families will love this counting book:

• Builds early math skills: Introduces counting and number recognition through engaging nature scenes.
  
• Expands vocabulary: Helps toddlers identify ocean animals and other wonders of the Pacific Northwest.
  
• Encourages interaction: High-contrast illustrations inspire observation, pointing, and read-aloud participation.
  
• Made for little hands: The sturdy 32-page board book features a portable 5 x 7-inch format.
  
• A thoughtful toddler gift: Perfect for baby showers, birthdays, classroom libraries, storytime, and nature-loving families.
  

Published by Little Bigfoot for children ages 2-4.

Author: Nikki McClure
Publisher: Little Bigfoot
Published: 08/25/2026
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Board Book
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 6.90h x 5.00w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9781632176714
Audience: Baby-Preschool

About the Author
In 1996, NIKKI McCLURE made her first papercut for the book Apple. She has been creating papercut artwork ever since. She splits her time between making a yearly calendar and making children's books. In the summer, she sails north to explore islands, watch birds, hang out with moss, pick berries, and swim in the Salish Sea. McClure shows her artwork at Land Gallery in Portland every November. She lives in Olympia, Washington, with her husband and son under cedar trees along the eastern shore of the southern Salish Sea. She is also the author of The First 1000 Days, The Next 1000 Days, and Embrace.