Early years: numbers and counting
Holiday House Inc Millions Billions Trillions
Book SynopsisHow long would it take to count to a billion without stopping? How many pizzas could a million dollars buy? Big numbers-- like millions, billions, and trillions-- are hard to visualize. In this book, the dynamic duo of David A. Adler and Edward Miller illustrate and explain these huge numbers in a lighthearted, easy-to-imagine way. Whether it''s a trillion pieces of popcorn, a billion dollars, or even bigger numbers, the concrete examples in Millions, Billions, & Trillions, laid out in simple, kid-friendly language and bright, cartoony illustrations, will help young readers make sense of large values and develop a sense of scale. From the masterful team of David A. Adler-- a former math teacher-- and Edward Miller comes another great introduction to mathematical concepts for young readers. Don''t miss their other collaborations, including Squares, Rectangles, and Other Quadrilaterals, Money Math, Place Value, and
£16.14
Holiday House Inc One Tractor
Book SynopsisWith trucks, trains, planes, and pirates, this counting book is more than meets the eye. Guided Reading Level G. When one tractor in the grass runs out of gas, the backyard doesn''t stay quiet for long. Soon pirates sail in to play, and the backyard races to life with airplanes, cranes, trucks, and trains. The simple rhyming text is paired with detailed illustrations depicting the young boy''s imaginative games-- three ships full of pirates, four cranes building a city of sandcastles, five trucks zooming across the lawn. Readers can count along as the vehicles and machines soar, hoist, dig, and zoom in this fantastical number book. Young readers, boys partricularly, will love the trucks, trains, vehicles, and machines--and pirates--that spill across each page. The humorous and imaginative play portrayed in this book perfectly balances its emphasis on counting. The award-winning I Like to Read® series focuses on guided readi
£6.99
Holiday House Inc One Two Buckle My Shoe Jane Cabreras Story Time
Book Synopsis Go from 1 to 20 and look for chicks aplenty in this cheerful read-along board book.Parents' newest story hour pick is a seasoned favorite counting rhyme with an exciting twist. Rabbit needs to one, two, buckle her shoe and three, four, run out the door so she can help her neighbor Mommy Hen prepare a yummy surprise for the little pigs' birthday party. Meanwhile, Mommy Hen's four little chickes are playing hide and seek. Can you count to 20 with Rabbit and keep track of those sneaky chicks at the same time?Between the four little chicks hiding on every page and the creative story-telling approach to a popular counting rhyme, there is a lot to love about this board book that is perfect for small hands. Combined with Jane Cabrera's signature eye-catching art style, learning to count has never been so much fun.Jane Cabrera's Story Time celebrates children's best-loved read along nursery rhymes and songs. These interactive favorites are given a new twist
£8.47
Holiday House Inc Over in the Meadow Jane Cabreras Story Time
Book SynopsisOne, two, three--count along with this bright, bold rendition of a classic song, from read-along master Jane Cabrera!Animal moms and their babies learn and play together on a beautiful day over in the meadow. But each family is a different size. Can you number them all?Perfect for going over numbers and counting with very young readers, this colorful reinvention of Over in the Meadow includes several spreads to sum up all the count-able animals in easy-to-read groupings. Jane Cabrera's uniquely textured art and whimsical lyrics will have readers singing and counting along in story hours, or one-on-one settings. A fun way to bring learning home!Cabrera's picture books have received worldwide attention and two Oppenheim Toy Portfolio awards. Her colorful twists on traditional nursery rhymes are perfect for both teachers and parents hoping to engage toddlers in the act of reading.
£8.35
Holiday House Inc Ten in the Bed
Book SynopsisCount down to bedtime with a pilot, a ballerina, and more in a vibrant rendition of a favorite nursery rhyme.A tiny sleepy mouse is ready to get into bed. But there are nine others lying down too. One by one the animal friends roll over and out of the bed and straight into a new adventure story. The dog princess climbs from her bed-topped tower. The rabbit astronaut takes off from her bed-rocket-ship. The bear pilot parachutes out of his bed-plane. Count and sing along until everyone is - at last - ready for a good night''s sleep.Jane Cabrera''s Story Time celebrates children''s best-loved read along nursery rhymes and songs. These interactive favorites are given a new twist by award-winning artist Jane Cabrera and feature her bold, bright, kid-friendly illustrations. Other titles in the series include The Wheels on the Bus, Old Mother Hubbard, and Old MacDonald Had a Farm.
£16.14
Holiday House Inc Graphs
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£15.29
Holiday House Inc Animal Countdown
Book SynopsisYoung readers can master counting down from 10 while learning about some of the world?s most endangered animals in author-artist Seeger?s marvelously illustrated lift-the-flap book.?The Washington Post
£16.19
Holiday House Inc You Are a Story
Book SynopsisAn empowering reflection on the many things we are and the ways we relate to the world.Poet Bob Raczka’s You are a Story highlights all of the nuance and potential of a growing person’s identity, delighting in the things that make us special and connect us to others. Text and illustrations replete with inventive imagery and appealing metaphors show how we all live as individuals and citizens of the world. You are a living thing. You breathe. You eat. You Sleep. You work and play. You have dreams and fears. Y
£15.19
Holiday House Inc Tadpoles
Book SynopsisOne rainy morning, a father and son bond over a walk through a field full of freshly formed ponds teeming with tadpoles.In this tender reflection on the fleeting rhythms of the natural world and the enduring love of family, a boy and his father spend a morning exploring an ephemeral pond, a delicate nursery formed by rainfall, perfect for sheltering tadpoles from predators as they grow. The boy’s father doesn’t live with him anymore, and the ponds may only be temporary, but together they make memories that just might last a lifetime. With Tadpoles, Boston Globe-Horn Book Award winning author and illustrator Matt James draws from his own memories as a parent and as a child to tell a wistful story that will be instantly recognizable to any families sharing memories of exploring together. For an extra treat, additional material at the back of the book enthusiastically outlines the habitats and life cycles that make up these special amphibian
£17.09
Holiday House Inc Wintergarden
Book SynopsisGrowing and harvesting an herb garden can be fun and oh so satisfying—even in the dead of winter.Winter outside the window,Garden on the sill.With a little bit of love and care, a few seeds nestled in pots, and a good windowsill, there’s no better time to make an herb garden with mom than in the dead of winter. Together, a young girl and her mother can grow everything you find in a spring herb garden, from oregano to parsley and baby greens, carefully tending their plants to watch them thrive, all while frigid snow falls just outside the window. The multiple harvests of fresh greens are just what they need to stay warm through the coldest and darkest season. When Spring finally arrives, there’s one thing on the girl’s mind: more seeds!In Wintergarden, author Janet Fox’s poetic text is accompanied by the dreamy watercolor artwork of acclaimed illustrator Jasu Hu. Additional material at the back of the
£15.19
Holiday House Inc I Voted
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£8.54
Holiday House Inc Once Upon a Winter Day
Book SynopsisA boy learns that nature is full of stories to tell when he finds and follows a mouse''s tracks in a wintery wood.Milo wants a story, but his mom is too busy to entertain him. Instead, she encourages him to go out and play in the snow. At first, Milo is disappointed - he doesn''t want to play outside, he wants a story.But when he starts to follow a trail of mouse-prints, he discovers signs of activity all around, prompting him to ask, What happened here? Before long, he''s using his imagination -- depicted in lush wordless spreads that capture the vividness of Milo''s fantasies -- to fill in the gaps. By the time Milo comes home, he''s the one with stories to tell.A must have for the winter season, Liza Woodruff''s Once Upon a Winter Day is a fun read-aloud that shares details about animal behavior from a child''s perspective.A Bank Street Best Book of the Year
£9.42
Holiday House Inc Over in the Meadow
Book SynopsisOne, two, three--count along with this bright, bold rendition of a classic song, from read-along master Jane Cabrera!Animal moms and their babies learn and play together on a beautiful day over in the meadow. But each family is a different size. Can you number them all?Perfect for going over numbers and counting with very young readers, this colorful reinvention of Over in the Meadow includes several spreads to sum up all the count-able animals in easy-to-read groupings. Jane Cabrera''s uniquely textured art and whimsical lyrics will have readers singing and counting along in story hours, or one-on-one settings. A fun way to bring learning home!Cabrera''s picture books have received worldwide attention and two Oppenheim Toy Portfolio awards. Her colorful twists on traditional nursery rhymes are perfect for both teachers and parents hoping to engage toddlers in the act of reading.
£7.99
Holiday House Inc Yo voté
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£8.54
Penguin Young Readers Group Five Silly Turkeys
Book SynopsisToddlers will love the silly Thanksgiving turkeys in this fun counting book full of silly turkeys doing very silly things! From twirling on a dance floor to being chased by a bee to tanning in the sun, these are no ordinary Thanksgiving turkeys. The rhyming adventure makes for a fun read-aloud, and the tail feathers add a sensory element to the book as they crinkle when touched and are easy to grab for tiny hands turning pages. This shiny fabric–tabbed book is a holiday treat that is sure to be gobbled up quickly.
£7.99
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Ocean Counting Odd Numbers Jerry Pallottas
Book SynopsisWith his trademark humor and wit, Jerry Pallotta teaches young readers how to count to 50 by odd numbers, using weird and wonderful ocean animals as counting tools. Explore the ocean as you meet 13 surf clams, 29 mussels, 49 smelts, and more.
£7.99
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. The Coin Counting Book
Book SynopsisThe Coin Counting Book is the perfect introduction to counting, addition, and identifying American money. From one penny to one-dollar readers will learn the various coins, their mathematical relationships, and how to add them all together once their piggybanks are full. Detailed photos of real money against colorful and bold backgrounds depict each coin along with their value. Rozanne Lanczak Williams’ simple rhyming text makes coin recognition, addition, and skip-counting fun and approachable for readers new to counting and currency.
£7.99
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. The Baseball Counting Book
Book SynopsisUses the numbers from one to twenty to introduce various aspects of the game of baseball
£7.99
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Cuenta Los Insectos Spanish Books
Book SynopsisSpanish language edition. This extraordinary counting book is full of astonishing illustrations and amazing facts about the fascinating world of insects. Once again, Jerry Pallotta's perfect blend of information and humor has created a favorite for children and adults.
£7.59
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Cincuenta en la cebra Fifty On the Zebra
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Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Counting Is for the Birds
Book SynopsisTake counting to new heights!Count up to twenty colorful backyard birds as they gather to crack seeds at the feeder while a cunning cat lurks below! What will be the fate of these colorful birds? The surprise ending will delight readers of all ages.Frank Mazzola's striking digital paintings, coupled with his lighthearted verse and engaging facts, will make bird lovers out of young and old alike.
£7.59
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. The Crayon Counting Book Jerry Pallottas Counting
Book SynopsisCrayons aren't just for coloring anymore!This colorful rhyme teaches counting by twos-two different ways. First, use the even numbers to count up to 24. Then start over with the odd numbers. Along the way you'll learn unusual colors, like iguana and fiddlehead. Do any of them sound familiar? They should! They come from the pages of Jerry Pallotta's alphabet books.Counting has never been more fun or colorful!
£7.99
Tundra Books One Two Three
Book SynopsisCreated in deceptively simple paper cuts, this is a counting book with a difference: each image is not only an introduction to numerals but also to the shapes and colors of modern art. Small children, and those with an interest in modern art, will find much to enjoy in this gorgeous picture book.Tom Slaughter’s vibrant prints are in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art and the Whitney Museum. This, his first children’s book, was inspired by the paper cuts of Matisse, Dick Bruna, the art of his late brother-in-law - the renowned fabric artist, Tim Jocelyn - as well as the work of his wife, Marthe Jocelyn, creator of Hannah and the Seven Dresses and Hannah’s Collections.
£11.66
Tundra Books Hannahs Collections
Book SynopsisHannah loves to make collections. Whether it’s new barrettes for her hair or seashells from the shore, she likes to gather things and sort them by size, shape, and color.But now she is facing a dilemma. The children in her class have been invited to bring their favorite collection to school. How can she possibly pick a favorite?Once again, Hannah’s boundless imagination wins the day. She finds a way to show off all of her collections in a surprising new way.
£7.55
Gingerbread House Numbers Dance A Counting Comedy
Book SynopsisSuitable for ages 4-8, this title enables children to play with numbers and develop a better understanding of numeric values through a comic approach. It's rhymes provide the cadence of various dance styles, and the spare accompanying art lends energy to the numerals' challenge to accept each other as they are.Trade Review"The beautiful illustrations and rhythmic text are enchanting and will spark interesting conversations--not to mention dancing with sheer pleasure." --ABA's BookSense Picks for Winter 2005-06"It takes some lassoing to calm things down, and soon everyone is dancing to their own tune." --Association of Booksellers for Children's "Best Books for Children" List"Delightful and I am pleased to give it my highest endorsement." --Mary Beth Farr, library development specialist, New York State Education DepartmentShortlisted for the New York Library Association's Book of the Season, Fall 2005Winner, Children's Choices Award, International Reading Association and the Children's Book Council
£9.25
Pan Macmillan PickAWitch
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£8.54
BookBaby The Little Floofs Book of Money
£20.79
Random House Children's Books Goodnight Numbers McKellar Math
Book SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Count your way to sweet dreams with help from The Wonder Years/Great American Family star, math whiz, and author Danica McKellar! This New York Times bestselling bedtime book with a math twist is perfect both for getting ready for bed and learning at home. This deceptively simple bedtime book sneaks in secret counting concepts to help make your 2-5 year old smarter . . . and by the end, sleepier! The first in the McKellar Math line, Goodnight, Numbers gives your child the building blocks for math success. As children say goodnight to the objects all around them—three wheels on a tricycle, four legs on a cat—they will connect with the real numbers in their world while creating cuddly memories, night after night. Loving numbers is as easy as 1, 2, 3! A winner for bedtimes or storytimes focusing on counting. —School Library Journal The
£13.29
Odd Dot Counting on Mom
Book SynopsisA beautifully illustrated picture book that encourages readers to count and celebrate all the moms around them!1 mom waking, 2 moms eating, 3 moms walking . . .Moms are all around us! This simple counting book encourages readers to count and celebrate all the amazing moms around them--the heroes kids count on everyday! Moms playing; moms relaxing; moms helping each other and their kids. It''s a joyful opportunity to celebrate all that moms are and do! With sweet animal characters and charming art, this is the perfect gift book for new moms and at Mother''s Day and all year long.
£8.54
Odd Dot Counting on Mom
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£16.14
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Five Silly Ghosts board book
Book SynopsisA playful peek-a-boo cover reveals five glittery ghosts for preschoolers to count in every silly scene of this board book. Five silly ghosts floating by a gate. The first one said, “Oh my, it’s getting late.” This board book features a classic rhyming read-aloud text with the five silly glittery ghosts in Halloween costumes as they peer through a die-cut cover. Each page turn provides a playfully ghoulish reveal. Join five silly ghosts in this fun counting caper!
£9.21
Disney Book Publishing Inc. Ready for Halloween
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£7.99
Disney Book Publishing Inc. Disney Baby My 123s
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£9.49
Capstone Press Know Your Numbers Eggs and Legs Counting by Twos
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£9.49
Capstone Press Know Your Numbers from the Garden a Counting Book
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£9.49
Capstone Press Know Your Numbers Lots of Ladybugs Counting by
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£9.49
Capstone Press Know Your Numbers Toasty Toes Counting by Tens
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£9.49
National Geographic Kids Look and Learn Count
Book SynopsisKids never get tired of counting and neither does National Geographic Little Kids. Introducing National Geographic Little Kids Look & Learn: Count! This first installment in the series of Look & Learn will keep kids engaged for hours. Using gorgeous animal photography, children will learn number recognition through observational learning in isolation and in context—an important early learning concept. Each animal appears isolated on the page and associated with a number, and on the following page, the same number of animals appear in their natural environment. Parents will love watching their kids grow and learn with this fun new companion that is the perfect size for little hands to take everywhere.
£8.92
Capstone Press Counting Money Pebble Books Pebble Math
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£18.49
Capstone Press Counting Money Pebble Books Pebble Math
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£7.59
Capstone Press Dollars and Cents Wonder Readers Fluent Level
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£6.64
Heinemann Educational Books Taking Away with Tigers Animal Math
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£7.59
Teacher Created Materials, Inc Smile A Trip to the Dentist
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£9.49
HarperTrophy Canada 123
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£13.09
Chronicle Books Whos There
Book SynopsisSpot sweet surprises with each lift--or swing--of a flap! Cheep! Cheep! Who is cuddled under Mama's wing? Buzz! Buzzzz! Who has landed on that flashy flower? Discover hidden surprises and delight in interactive peekaboo play with this entertaining lift-the-flap book.
£10.49
Chronicle Books Steam Train Dream Train Counting
Book SynopsisCuddle up with the beloved animal friends from the bestselling Steam Train, Dream Train and count on lots of fun! Little train enthusiasts will love counting from one to ten along with the dreamy train cars!
£9.34
Chronicle Books One Is a Pinata A Book of Numbers
Book SynopsisLively picture book enumerates the joys of counting in both English and SpanishBoisterous illustrations and rhyming text: One is a rainbow. One is a cake. One is a piñata that''s ready to break! In this lively picture book, a companion to the Pura Belpré–honored Green Is a Chile Pepper, children discover a fiesta of numbers in the world around them, all the way from one to ten. Many of the featured objects are Latino in origin and all are universal in appeal. With rich, boisterous illustrations, a fun-to-read rhyming text, and an informative glossary, this vibrant book enumerates the joys of counting and the wonders that abound in every child''s day! Filled with bright and colorful images that makes counting objects a party. Includes numbers 1 through 10 in English and Spanish and incorporates Spanish words into the rhyming text. Roseanne Greenfield Thong is the author of more than a dozen award-winning children''
£13.98
Chronicle Books I Know Numbers
Book SynopsisHow do we love numbers? Let us count the ways: They''re on street signs and bus stops, featured on phones, thermometers, chalkboards, and scales. They show the time and the date, and help us to measure distance, sizing, and so much more. This spirited picture book by beloved author-illustrator Taro Gomi will charm and inform the youngest of readers, offering them a unique—and useful—look at a key concept we count on.
£14.07
