Ten in the Den

Adorable animals make room in their den for sleepy friends in this story that helps readers countdown to bedtime.

Deep in the den, ten sleepy, cuddly animals snuggle up together for the night. As the animal friends roll over to make more room, one animal after another gently tumbles out of the cozy den...until Little Mouse is left all alone. But Little Mouse misses his friends, so he comes up with the perfect solution to his problem.

John Butler's charming version of a familiar children's rhyme features a simple but playful text and soft, pastel-colored illustrations of bright-eyed baby animals. The result is an irresistible read-aloud story that will invite delighted responses from young children."This entertaining incarnation of a well-known and often-used counting rhyme incorporates many concepts and opportunities for young listeners to become involved in the story."—School Library JournalJohn Butler has written more than a dozen books for children and illustrated over sixty. His books have been published in more than twenty countries and won awards such as the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Book Award, IRA Teachers' Choice Awards, and Bank Street College of Education's Best Children's Books of the Year. He has had a long career in illustration, working for a very wide range of clients including Time magazine, "Sesame Street," and the Sunday Times. He lives in England.