This Old Man - Sing-Along Big Book Big books encourage interaction with the story either in a classroom setting or one-on-one. The large pictures and text make it easier for the youngest reader to engage in the story. This book teaches counting using the familiar rhyming of this popular story Die-cut holes to peek-in and preview what happens next 17" sq., 16 page big book Illustrated by: Pam Adams Ages 2 yrs. +.