Ten Green Bottles (book)

"Ten Green Bottles" is a children's book by Vivian French, illustrated by Jessica Souhami. It is an adaptation of the traditional counting song of the same name, but with a narrative structure beyond simply listing the bottles and their eventual fate.

The book takes the basic premise of the song – bottles falling off a wall, one by one – and builds a story around it. Rather than simply stating the bottles fall, the book explores why they fall, often due to humorous or fantastical reasons. Each falling bottle is accompanied by a rhyming verse explaining the cause.

The book is primarily aimed at pre-school and early primary school children. It aims to engage young readers with counting skills and vocabulary through a lighthearted and engaging story format. The repetitive nature of the verses, mirroring the repetitive structure of the song, aids in memorization and encourages participation. The illustrations complement the text, providing visual cues and enhancing the overall experience for young readers. The overall tone is whimsical and fun.