{"id":1422,"date":"2022-01-04T07:00:45","date_gmt":"2022-01-04T12:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.readbrightly.com\/?p=1422"},"modified":"2022-09-07T12:12:28","modified_gmt":"2022-09-07T16:12:28","slug":"8-counting-books-that-wont-bore-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.readbrightly.com\/8-counting-books-that-wont-bore-you\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Counting Books That
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The thing about counting books is that there aren\u2019t going to be a lot of surprises. Nine is always going to come after eight and before ten. Still, a good author and illustrator can make the simplest type of book fun and engaging.<\/p>\n

Here are nine counting books that will help your little one\u00a0learn to count, but won\u2019t leave you yawning. Win-win, I\u2019d say.<\/p>\n

no no 9780735267138 Count Your Chickens<\/i> by Jo Ellen Bogart, illustrated by Lori Joy Smith <\/p>\n

Go to the county fair with a group of chickens! Unlike other counting books, this story has several seek-and-find and counting challenges for children to complete. Young readers will love going back through the pages and counting the chickens after reading.<\/p>\n

9780735263239 Counting with Barefoot Critters<\/i> by Teagan White <\/p>\n

Counting books don\u2019t get any cuter than this one. The story starts with one little forest animal reading quietly, and each page adds another animal and a new adventure. With its gentle rhyme and adorable illustrations, this picture book is a favorite of young children.<\/p>\n

9780593226933 The Very Hungry Caterpillar Eats Breakfast <\/i> by Eric Carle <\/p>\n

Everyone\u2019s favorite caterpillar is back and munching his way through breakfast. Count along as he gobbles down eggs, pancakes, and fruit \u2014 among other breakfast foods. This adorable board book from a beloved children\u2019s book creator is the perfect addition to your collection of counting books.<\/p>\n

9781465478450 Jonny Lambert’s Animal 123<\/i> by Jonny Lambert <\/p>\n

Filled with delightful animal surprises, this charming little lift-the-flap board book offers plenty of opportunities for discovery and discussion. The combination of counting and animals is top-notch and the illustrations are sweet and simple. Be warned \u2014 little ones will be calling on you to peruse this book with them over and over again. <\/p>\n

9780451534057 The Crayons\u2019 Book of Numbers <\/i> by Drew Daywalt, illustrated by Oliver Jeffers <\/p>\n

Learn all about numbers and counting with the rebellious crayons from the creators of the #1 New York Times<\/i> bestseller The Day The Crayons Quit<\/a><\/i>. In this humorous story, Duncan can\u2019t figure out where his crayons have gone. Readers must help Duncan out by counting the missing crayons.<\/p>\n

9781101933787 Goodnight, Numbers<\/i> by Danica McKellar, illustrated by Alicia Padr\u00f3n <\/p>\n

If you love Goodnight, Moon<\/i>, you\u2019ll want to add this adorable bedtime counting story to your bookshelf. As the characters clean up and get ready for bed, they say goodnight to their toys, hands, and dishes. This sweet counting book is the perfect way to wind down before bedtime.<\/p>\n

9780593324530 Counting Creatures<\/i> by Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Sharon King-Chai <\/p>\n

From the author of the classic picture book Room on the Broom<\/a><\/i> comes a gorgeously illustrated counting book about wild animals and their babies. Readers can interact with the story by lifting flaps and counting baby animals. It\u2019s perfect for kids who love animals and math.<\/p>\n

9781465463906 Counting with a Ladybug<\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/567423\/counting-with-a-ladybug-by-dk\/9781465463906 by DK <\/p>\n

Tiny readers will love following the ladybug across the pages of this hands-on board book. This colorful book features tactile finger trails and die-cut shapes on each page, encouraging readers to count from one little ladybug to ten noisy ducklings.<\/p>\n

9780553534979 10 Little Ninjas<\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/250313\/10-little-ninjas-by-miranda-paul-illustrated-by-nate-wragg\/9780553534979\/ by Miranda Paul, illustrated by Nate Wragg <\/p>\n

In this twist on the familiar rhyme, Five Little Monkeys<\/i>, a group of children refuses to go to bed. At first, there are ten children, imagined as little ninjas. After one little ninja hits the hay, nine children remain \u2014 as little astronauts. Then there are eight race car drivers, seven tigers, and so on. It\u2019s a delightful and imaginative book that features counting as its backbone.<\/p>\n

9781101999745 1 Big Salad: A Delicious Counting Book<\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/531823\/1-big-salad-by-juana-medina\/ by Juana Medina <\/p>\n

In this creative picture book, simple yet impactful line drawings seem to transform the everyday ingredients of a healthy salad into something extraordinary. As readers count from one to ten, clementines are transformed into kittens, cucumbers become crocodiles, and romaine lettuce leaves resemble dogs.<\/p>\n

9780553539325 123 Dream<\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/253042\/123-dream-by-kim-krans\/ by Kim Krans <\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for a super-interactive counting book, try 123 Dream<\/i> by Kim Krans. Counting from one to 20, this book combines catchy alliteration with a search-and-find element that will keep kids entertained as they turn the pages.<\/p>\n

9780593531105 One Leaf, Two Leaves, Count with Me!<\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/533525\/one-leaf-two-leaves-count-with-me-by-john-micklos-illustrated-by-clive-mcfarland\/9780399544712 by John Micklos, Jr., illustrated by Clive McFarland <\/p>\n

Flip the pages of this picture book and count the leaves on a tree as the four seasons go by. Count from one leaf to ten in the spring, take a moment to appreciate the \u201cbreezy, blue-sky\u201d of summer, then count down from ten to one as the tree drops its leaves in the fall. Then, after a leafless winter, the leaves return with spring!<\/p>\n

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in 2015 and updated in 2022.<\/small><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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