Numbers Count!

One-osaurus, two-osaurus written by Kim Norman

Look there, in a child’s bedroom, where some prehistoric pals are gathered in a counting game. Nine dinosaurs are playing a sing-song rendition of hide-and-seek–but something isn’t adding up. Where is number ten? Stomp, stomp, stomp! CHOMP, CHOMP, CHOMP! Ready or not, here he comes, and he sounds . . . big! With big, bold numerals, an array of dinosaurs in comical poses, and a humorous twist at the end, this tribute to a child’s imagination makes learning numbers a gigantic treat.

Whole Whale written by Karen Yin

Young readers will giggle with delight as one hundred unusual animals try to squeeze into the oversized pages of this raucous rhyming tale. ‘But can we fit a whole blue whale?’ is repeated throughout, as more animals join the mélange.

Ducks on the Road: a counting adventure written by Anita Lobel

Ten little ducks go for a walk with their parents but one by one, they get distracted and go off on their own adventures, meeting new friends along the way.

20 Big Trucks in the Middle of Christmas written by Mark Lee

From a doughnut truck to a snowplow to a crane, twenty big trucks are on their way to a Christmas celebration in the middle of town.

The Doorbell Rang written by Pat Hutchins

This enjoyable read-aloud picture book about friendship, sharing, and cookies can also be used to introduce basic math concepts to young children. Each ring of the doorbell brings more friends to share the delicious cookies Ma has made in this beloved classic.

Ten Black Dots written by Donald Crews

One dot can make a sun, two dots can make the eyes of a fox, and three dots can make a snowman’s face.

And that’s just the beginning in this unique counting book! Children will develop visual learning skills, explore creativity, and practice counting numbers, all in one deceptively simple–and fun!–picture book.

Pizza counting activity: https://7daysofplay.com/pizza-number-recognition/

Pompom counting activity: https://laughingkidslearn.com/simple-counting-activity-for-children/

Catching bugs counting game: https://www.pre-kpages.com/catching-bugs-counting-game/