Ten Fat Sausages

bouncy · playful · interactive · rhythmic

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What is Ten Fat Sausages about?

Ten fat sausages are sizzling in a pan, but one by one they disappear! Join in with the lively counting rhyme as the sausages pop, roll and vanish, counting down from ten to none. Die-cut holes offer clues about where each sausage has gone, encouraging children to look closely and join the fun. With its bouncy rhythm, bright illustrations and simple repeated words, this interactive book introduces counting, subtraction and number bonds through a familiar traditional song.

About the author

Elke Zinsmeister is a children’s book illustrator whose bright, playful pictures help make stories fun to read. She is best known in the UK for illustrating Ten Fat Sausages, a cheerful counting book filled with rhyme, repetition and colourful characters. Her artwork invites young readers to join in, spot details and enjoy saying the words aloud. Elke’s work shows how pictures, rhythm and imagination can turn a simple story into a memorable reading adventure for everyone.