Count and Say: Fun with Numbers One to Ten

A colorful picture book that introduces counting and simple addition through small animal stories. Each page poses a question and shows the answer with both numerals and a visual count, perfect for ages 4 to 7.

Sudeshna Shome Ghosh, Sayan Mukherjee

A playful rhyming counting book where a sneaky little monkey steals one bell, two bones, three eggs, and more. Children count up to ten while enjoying the silly mischief, perfect for read-aloud sessions with toddlers and preschoolers.

Rebecca Bielawski

A simple colouring book that asks how many legs, wings, horns, and tails belong to groups of animals. A perfect first introduction to counting and basic multiplication for toddlers and preschoolers.

Clare Verbeek, Thembani Dladla, Zanele Buthelezi

A delightful story where three kids help Mama K count and pack cabbages from her vegetable garden. Builds counting skills through real-life situations, with learning questions on each page that introduce multiplication and counting in 2s, 3s, and 4s.

Penelope Smith, Magriet Brink

An evidence-based practice guide from the U.S. Institute of Education Sciences that addresses how to teach early math to children ages 3 to 6. Includes five concrete recommendations, examples, and research-supported strategies for early childhood educators.

Institute of Education Sciences