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“Leah K. (Mom of 3yo)”
“Sam's 3 and usually squirms during books, but he asks for 'Finnegan' every night! He laughs at the chopstick dinner page and shouts the numbers with me. Honestly? He counted backwards from 5 yesterday – totally out of the blue. I think Finnegan's goofiness just makes it stick in his head. It's our new favorite snuggle-time read.”
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“Benji R. (Age 4)”
"Finnegan's silly! Like when he chases the kitty, whoosh! I like saying '1,2,3!' loudly. And the backwards part is funny – '10,9,8... dive!' Mommy says I'm good at counting now. Can we read it again?”
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“Maya T. (Kindergarten Teacher)”
“This book is gold for my circle time. The rhythm is perfect – kids join in instantly on 'Finnegan, Finnegan...' without prompting. They connect with the dog's adventures, and the forward and backward counting is presented so naturally. It doesn't feel like a lesson, just fun. We use it almost daily.”
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“David P. (Dad of reluctant 2.5yo)”
“Wasn't sure my little one would sit still. Boy, was I wrong! She points at Finnegan and giggles at his face. The rhymes are simple and catchy – she tries to say them after just a few reads. It's short enough for her attention span but packs in so much playful counting. Finally found something that clicks!”
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“Grandma Ellie”
“Bought this for my grandson, and he brings it over every visit. He loves acting out the parts – especially 'helps a friend tie his shoe!' (4,3,2). The repetition is comforting for him, and I love the warm, gentle feel of the whole thing. It sparks such sweet interactions between us. Just lovely.”
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“Anika & Raj (Parents of twins, 3yo)”
“Double the chaos here! This book cuts through the noise. Both girls are captivated by Finnegan. They love the bright pages and the clear, big numbers. We hear them 'reading' it to their stuffed animals, doing the '7,8,9 stand in line!' part. It's rare to find a book that both enjoy equally that also teaches something so well.”
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“Ms. Henderson (Preschool Librarian)”
“Finnegan is a storytime superstar! Kids adore his antics – the kitty chase gets proper giggles. The structure is brilliant: introducing small number groups (1-3, 4-6) builds confidence before tackling 10, then flipping it backwards is genius. The language is simple, rhythmic, and pure joy. It wears its 'learning' lightly, which is exactly what works for this age.”
“Leah K. (Mom of 3yo)”
Reader“Sam's 3 and usually squirms during books, but he asks for 'Finnegan' every night! He laughs at the chopstick dinner page and shouts the numbers with me. Honestly? He counted backwards from 5 yesterday – totally out of the blue. I think Finnegan's goofiness just makes it stick in his head. It's our new favorite snuggle-time read.”