Preloved Vintage One Two Three Going to Sea. Story and Pictures by Alain
 
 
This is a classic children's picture book written and illustrated by Alain (the pseudonym for Alain Gree). Originally published in 1964, it serves as an engaging introduction to basic mathematics for young readers.
Key Features
Educational Content: The book focuses on teaching addition and counting through a whimsical narrative.
Visual Style: It features the distinct, mid-century modern illustration style characteristic of Alain's work, which is known for its bright colors and playful character designs.
Storyline: The plot follows a group of fishermen as they prepare to head out to sea, adding more people to the boat one by one to demonstrate numerical concepts.
Legacy: It was widely distributed through Scholastic book fairs and remains a nostalgic favorite for those who grew up in the 1960s and 70s.
Book Details
Purpose: It is a whimsical "adding and subtracting" book designed to teach basic math to young children.
Plot: The story follows a group of fishermen meeting at sea, using their interactions to introduce counting and arithmetic.
Author: "Alain" was a French-American cartoonist and illustrator best known for his work in The New Yorker.
Publication: Originally published in 1964 by William R. Scott, it became widely known through later editions by Scholastic Book Services. 
 
⚓ Fun Fact: The book uses a rhythmic, playful style to make learning math feel like a seafaring adventure.
 
Paperback. 
 
Printed in the USA.
 
NOTE THE DAMAGE - It has a few sticky-taped pages and a cut-out section on the last page. Please view the photos. It has the normal wear and tear of a children's book from the 1960s.