Reese's Pieces Count by Fives cover

Reese's Pieces Count by Fives

Author: Pallotta, Jerry

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 3.3
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 799
Points per Word 0.000626
Page Count 32
Points per Page 0.015625

Description

A group of bright, rumbling trucks carries delicious Reese's Pieces across the page, each load increasing by five pieces. As the trucks travel through a vibrant city, children are invited to count along and watch the total climb to one hundred. The rhythmic, five-by-five progression helps early readers practice skip-counting while enjoying the playful truck parade. Simple, bold illustrations keep the focus on numbers and make the concept easy to grasp.

Quick Summary

Kids who can't resist the rumble of a big rig will love watching a parade of dump trucks, cement mixers, ice-cream trucks and more delivering bright orange Reese's Pieces while they practice counting by fives all the way up to 100. Each page shows a different vehicle unloading groups of five pieces, giving early counters a satisfying visual rhythm and a quick sense of progress as the numbers climb. It's especially perfect for little ones obsessed with trucks or candy, and the simple, bold illustrations keep even the most reluctant reader turning pages to see what comes next. There's nothing scary or intense just bright colors, friendly vehicles, and a sweet treat that makes math feel like a game, though parents might want to remind kids that candy is a treat to enjoy in moderation. If your child enjoys this truck-filled counting adventure, they'll likely love "Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons" or "Chicka Chicka 1-2-3," which offer similar playful number practice with a different twist. It's a short, snappy read that works great as a bedtime story or a quick classroom activity to reinforce skip-counting skills.