Counting Books
 
1,2,3 to the Zoo: A Counting Book by Eric Carle book cover
1, 2, 3 to the Zoo : A Counting Book
by Eric Carle

Young readers can take a trip to the zoo and count the animals, in this boldly illustrated, counting book for preschoolers. 
Apple Countdown by Joan Holub book cover
Apple Countdown
by Joan Holub

Rhyming text describes a school field trip to an apple orchard, where the students count down all the things they see, from twenty nametags to one apple pie.
Smart George by Jules Feiffer book cover
Smart George
by Jules Feiffer

"When George's mother asks him to add one plus one, two plus two, and three plus three, George would rather eat, go for a walk, and take a nap. But soon George finds himself in a colorful dream about . . . numbers!"
Ten on a Twig by Lo Cole book cover
Ten on a Twig
by Lo Cole

A sweet and simple interactive picture book depicts 10 colorful birds who sit in a line on a thin twig that breaks off piece by piece, scattering the birds in adorably whimsical ways before they use the twig pieces to build a new nest for bedtime. 
Dog's Colorful Day: A Messy Story about Colors and Counting by Emma Dodd book cover
Dog's Colorful Day : A Messy Story About Colors and Counting
by Emma Dodd

Dog always seems to be underfoot when something messy (and colorful) is spilt, giving readers ten different spots on his white coat to count before book's end and Dog's bath. 
Five Fuzzy Chicks by Diana Murray book cover
Five Fuzzy Chicks
by Diana Murray

In a springtime counting story by the author of Doris the Bookasaurus, five fuzzy chicks scatter to the cozy beds of their farmyard friends and fall asleep, challenging Mama Hen to gather them back to their coop. 
Chicka Chicka 1 2 3 by Bill Martin Jr. book cover
Chicka Chicka 1, 2, 3
by Bill Martin

A bright picture book by the creators of Chicka Chicka Boom Boom introduces the concept of numbers as one-hundred-and-one numbers are shown participating in various activities in a colorful array of settings.
Five on the Bed by Addie Boswell book cover
Five on the Bed
by Addie K. Boswell

A young girl, her parents, and their dog and cat appear on, under, and next to the bed as they all get ready to sleep in this counting book featuring cut paper illustrations.
Groovy Joe: Dance Party Countdown by Eric Litwin book cover
Groovy Joe: Dance Party Countdown  
by Eric Litwin

Groovy Joe is a guitar playing dog who loves to sing and dance, and when many other dogs come and join him his home gets a little crowded, but the party is fun, and Joe is definitely a guitar hero.
Ten Black Dots by Donald Crews book cover
Ten Black Dots
by Donald Crews

A counting book first published in 1968 shows what can be done with 10 black dots--one can make a sun, two a fox's eyes, or eight the wheels of a train. 
Click, Clack, Splish, Splash: A Counting Adventure by Doreen Cronin book cover
Click, Clack, Splish, Splash : A Counting Adventure
by Doreen Cronin

With Duck leading the way, all his barnyard friends are right behind him as they head out for their next fun adventure, in an introduction to counting through simple text and bold illustrations by the creators of Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type.
Ducks Away! by Mem Fox book cover
Ducks Away!
by Mem Fox

One by one five little ducklings tumble off the bridge into the river below--and mother duck follows them.
One Guinea Pig is Not Enough by Kate Duke book cover
One Guinea Pig Is Not Enough
by Kate Duke

A little guinea pig is quite lonely until, one by one, nine others, plus ten of their moms or dads, add to the general excitement.
Bear Counts by Karma Wilson book cover
Bear Counts
by Karma Wilson

As friends Bear and Mouse share a day together, Bear counts various objects, from one to five, and the reader is invited to do the same, in a charmingly illustrated picture book from the internationally best-selling Bear series.
One Frog Sang by Shirley Parenteau book cover
One Frog Sang
by Shirley Parenteau

Introduces the numbers one through ten as more and more frogs join in the evening song.
Ducks on the Road by Anita Lobel book cover
Ducks on the Road
by Anita Lobel

High-detail illustrations and bouncy, repetitive text combine in a springtime counting story that depicts a family of ducks that greets other animals with quacking hellos while walking through the countryside to the pond. 
Ten Tiny Babies by Karen Katz book cover
Ten Tiny Babies
by Karen Katz

Ten silly noises come from ten lively babies as they jump, bounce, wiggle, and dance their way through a very boisterous day before settling down for a good night's rest.
Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons by Eric Litwin book cover
Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons
by Eric Litwin

Pete the cat loves the buttons on his shirt so much that he makes up a song about them, and even as the buttons pop off one by one, he still finds a reason to sing. 
Everybunny Count! by Ellie Sandall book cover
Everybunny Count!
by Ellie Sandall

Bunnies and foxes play hide-and-seek and count together in this bright, colorful picture book that explores the natural world and celebrates friendship and one of the most beloved early childhood games. 
Teddy Bear Counting by Barbara Barbeiri McGrath book cover
Teddy Bear Counting
by Barbara Barbieri McGrath

Simple rhyming text invites the youngest students to count brightly colored teddy bears from zero to 12 and back again and form the primary shapes of a circle, square and triangle. 
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Last updated 4/23.
 
 
 
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