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Numbers.
Nature is an excellent math teacher. A rabbit has 2 ears, a clover has 4 leaves, and a starfish has 5 arms. Counting cherries helps us to multiply and the sections of an orange demonstrate division. Every page is a full of full-color photos and easy-to-understand math concepts.
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Alban Gosline, Andrea
Ten Little Wishes : a Baby Animal Counting Book
A child welcomes baby sister with thoughts based on the actions of animal families, such as wishing that baby will always know the way after seeing a flock of ewes, rams, and kids return to the barn.
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Andreasen, Dan
The Baker's Dozen : a Counting Book
The reader is invited to count from one to thirteen as a jolly baker makes delectable treats from one mouth-watering eclair to twelve luscious cupcakes, and serves them to invited guests.
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Baker, Keith
Big Fat Hen
Big Fat Hen counts to ten with her friends and all her chicks.
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Bateman, Donna M.
Deep in the Swamp
From mammals to reptiles to birds to insects, learn about the animals that inhabit the Okefenokee Swamp. Includes a guide to swamp flora and fauna.
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Berkes, Marianne Collins
Over in the Jungle : a Rainforest Rhyme
A counting and singing approach for young children to learn and appreciate the animals of the tropical rainforest.
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Brown, Margaret Wise
Goodnight Moon 123 : a Counting Book
A little bunny counts and bids goodnight to all the objects in his room before falling asleep.
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Cabrera, Jane
Ten in the Bed
In this version of the traditional song, each of the sleepers who fall, leap, bounce, or wobble out of bed when the little one says Move over represents a different profession.
Appears on the following book lists:
 Rhymes & Mother Goose
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Carle, Eric
10 Little Rubber Ducks
When a storm strikes a cargo ship, ten rubber ducks are tossed overboard and swept off in ten different directions. Based on a factual incident.
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Christelow, Eileen
Five Little Monkeys Jumping On the Bed
A counting-out book in which five mischevious little monkeys, one by one, jump on the bed only to fall off and bump their heads.
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Cousins, Lucy
Maisy Goes Camping
Maisy the mouse and her friends spend a night camping under the stars.
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Dahl, Michael
From the Garden : a Counting Book About Growing Food
Introduces the numbers from one to twelve as family members pick a variety of vegetables from the garden. Readers are invited to find hidden numbers on an illustrated activity page.
Appears on the following book lists:
What Are You Eating?
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Dillon, Leo.
Mother Goose Numbers On the Loose
Presents an illustrated collection of twenty-four counting rhymes, from Baa, baa black sheep to Wash the dishes, wipe the dishes. Beautiful, expressive illustrations.
Appears on the following book lists:
Rhymes & Mother Goose
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Franco, Betsy
Bird Songs
Throughout the day and into the night various birds sing their songs, beginning with the woodpecker who taps a pole ten times and counting down to the hummingbird who calls once. Beautiful collage images by Steve Jenkins.
Appears on the following book lists:
True Books
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Garland, Michael
How Many Mice?
Ten hungry mice set out on a mission to find some food, facing hazards and dangers along the way.
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Giogas, Valarie
In My Backyard
Baby dogs are puppies and they belong to a litter, but what is a baby skunk called and what is the name of its family group? This clever, rhythmic story tells us just that! Counting from one to ten, familiar backyard animals are introduced by baby and family group name. Each stanza also tells a bit more about each animal by providing clues as to what they eat, how they sound or where they live.
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Hines, Anna Grossnickle
1 2 Buckle My Shoe
A child learns to count with the help of a classic nursery rhyme. Illustrated with fabric-inspired cut-outs.
Appears on the following book lists:
Rhymes & Mother Goose
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Hughes, Shirley
Olly and Me 1-2-3
Brother and sister Olly and Katie learn to count the fun and easy way. Lots of family interaction and diversity of children.
Appears on the following book lists:
New Picture Books 2009 07-08
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Katz, Karen
Ten Tiny Tickles
Family members awaken a baby with tickles, from one little tickle on a lovely sleepy head to ten tiny tickles on chubby, tubby toes.
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Kellogg, Steven
Give the Dog a Bone
Pictures illustrate a variation of the counting song This old man.
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