Early years: numbers and counting

Book SynopsisThe weather is colder – December is here. There's a fabulous feeling of seasonal cheer. And old folk and young are beginning to say... HOW MANY SLEEPS 'TIL CHRISTMAS DAY!Count down to the most exciting day of the year with this celebration of fun and familiar Christmas activities and characters.Featuring carol singing, Christmas tree decorating, gingerbread houses, dancing snowmen, prancing reindeer, and of course the one-and-only Santa Claus, this is a heart-warming tribute to children's boundless anticipation of Christmas.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Tails is every bit as well-designed as it is well-written and illustrated." — Amazon.com

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Book Synopsis“Kids, young and old, fall in love with math when they see how real-life and effortless it becomes thanks to these books.” —Kimberly D. Mueller, Ed.D., First Grade Teacher, Ashbrook School, Lumberton NJMissing Mittens is perfect for teaching odd and even numbers to pre-K through kindergarteners. Every animal on Farmer Bill''s farm is missing one mitten. Readers can investigate odd and even numbers as they unravel this mitten mystery! Kids will love the story and the funny illustrations by Brian G. Karas. Parents and other educators will love how the story and pictures make understanding comparisons a breeze—as well as the concrete examples of how math works! The book contains activities for adults to do with kids to extend math into their own lives! Math skills are life skills, and the MathStart series supports success! This award-winning series by Stuart J. Murphy teaches math through stories and visual models 63 books divided into three levels with 21 books in each Fun activities kids will love are included to help parents and teachers emphasize the lessons Engaging and relatable stories, with each story revolving around practical applications of the math concept presented Lively art from top-notch illustrators Charts and other visual representations help children understand how the math works and promote deeper comprehension MathStart''s unique combination of stories, illustrations, and visual models helps teachers and parents in the teaching of math and provides all children with the opportunity to succeed.The math concepts taught in MathStart books conform to state and national standards. Level 1 is Pre-K-Kindergarten; Level 2 is Grades 1-3; Level 3 is Grades 2-4. The series follows math topics across grades so there is a foundational path to learning that runs through the levels.Help kids with their math skills plus their reading skills with the engaging and fun MathStart series!

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Book SynopsisLevel: EYFSSubject: MathsLearn the easy way with this numbers activity book!Fully in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage, this Maths book provides reassurance whilst supporting your child's learning at home.Combining useful Maths practice with engaging, colourful illustrations, this Numbers practice book helps to boost your child's confidence and develop good learning habits for life. Each fun activity is designed to give your child a real sense of achievement.Included in this book:questions that allow children to practise the important skills learned at schoolcolourful activities that make learning fun and motivate children to learn at homehelpful tips and answers so that you can support your child's learning

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Book SynopsisJoin Spot and his friends on a springtime Easter egg hunt in this new edition of the classic Spot tale - from the creator of the world''s best loved lift-the-flap books. It''s Easter, and the Easter Bunny has hidden some eggs for Spot to find! There''s lots of fun (and chocolate) to be had for Spot and all his friends as they join the hunt.Toddlers will love discovering all the Easter eggs in this classic picture book. With fun flaps to train fine motor skills and an adventure to encourage curiosity and exploration, this story is great for early learning and play.This is a board book reissue of the classic Spot story, with sturdy, toddler-tough flaps and a beautiful gold foil cover.If you loved this, why not try:Where''s Spot?Spot''s Easter BasketFind Spot at EasterSpot''s First ChristmasSpot''s Birthday PartySpot Goes to the FarmSpot Goes to School

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Book SynopsisA counting story that goes wrong when one hungry little T-Rex can''t help himself from gobbling up the other dinosaurs!Let''s count dinosaurs! Rex the T-Rex is 1. Add Patty the Diplodocus, that''s 2. And here''s comes Brian the Anklyosaurus to make 3. But wait, where''s Brian gone? Rex? Rex! You didn''t EAT him, did you? Oh NAUGHTY Rex! The truth is, you just CAN''T count on dinosaurs.In this counting book with a difference, Philip Ardagh and Elissa Elwick bring prehistoric chaos and trouble-making dinosaurs to every page for a truly fun, interactive way to learn how to count to 10.Trade ReviewNo toddler’s library would be complete without a book about dinosaurs, and preschool children will find plenty of prehistoric chaos in You Can’t Count on Dinosaurs by the ever popular Philip Ardagh. In this “almost counting book”, the cast ranges from Rex the Tyrannosaurus to Patty the Apatosaurus – but in a teasingly anarchic plot, we learn that no dinosaur can be counted on. * The Telegraph *Bright and bold, this interactive picture book will help young children count to 10 while they try to keep track of some very troublesome dinosaurs. * Sunday Express (S Magazine) *

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Book SynopsisCreate pictures of 10 awesome dinosaurs... with stickers! Step 1: Find the stickerStep 2: Peel the stickerStep 3: Place the sticker ...and watch your dinosaur painting come to life! Includes everything you need to create ten sticker paintings on sturdy stock--plus, all the pages are perforated, making it easy to tear out each finished work to frame and share. Features fascinating dinosaur facts on the back of each painting!Trade Review“I love the idea of frequent art projects, but I’m not a fan of the ensuing construction paper cleanup and glue-sticked chaos. That’s what makes…Paint By Sticker kids…which includes 10 “sticker paintings,” so great. It’s a high-focus activity that scratches the creative itch while rewarding fine motor skills and number recognition. It’s also mess free—so much so that you can break out the book on a long road trip and buy yourself about 30 minutes of entertainment from one page.” —Wirecutter, The New York Times Company“Paint by Sticker lets kids 'paint' in a unique way, making them a great option for parents who dislike cleaning up the constant messes that tend to come with arts and craft projects.” —Forbes, “The 25 Best Toys For 5-Year-Old Boys That Are Sure To Thrill Them” “I love the idea of frequent art projects, but I’m not a fan of the ensuing construction paper cleanup and glue-sticked chaos. That’s what makes…Paint By Sticker kids…which includes 10 “sticker paintings,” so great. It’s a high-focus activity that scratches the creative itch while rewarding fine motor skills and number recognition. It’s also mess free—so much so that you can break out the book on a long road trip and buy yourself about 30 minutes of entertainment from one page.” —Wirecutter, The New York Times Company

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Book SynopsisHave you ever wondered how much a ladybird weighs? A snail or a Rabbit? Alison Limentani's extraordinary picture book introduces a fascinating world of numbers and weights in the most original way. '... this elegant picture-book ... truly speaks to the intended audience.' Booklist

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Book SynopsisGuides early learners to recognise numbers up to 100 and practise mathematic skills, recognise letters A to Z, use phonics skills to build words, and match words to pictures.

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Book SynopsisFelicity has worked for Usborne for over 30 years and has written and edited hundreds of titles, from books on tractors to genetics, from Shakespeare to mental health, and plenty of sparkly unicorns. Felicity is an expert in making tricky topics friendly and accessible to young children and recently has been writing books that celebrate feelings, friendship, empathy, families, and diversity. When she's not writing or researching very specific details on dinosaurs, Felicity can be found tramping through fields and forests foraging for food or just curled up with a bag of Twiglets, a couple of cats and a crossword.Trade ReviewTakes the overwhelming task of counting to 100 and breaks it into manageable and enjoyable stages. * BookTrust *This book is a great tool to help children who are ready to count past ten. Each page has bright, fun illustrations and instructions on how many objects you can expect to count there. It is also peppered with extra interactive games to help keep young children interested. It takes the overwhelming task of counting to 100 and breaks it into manageable and enjoyable stages. * BookTrust *

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Book SynopsisMeet one animal-loving boy’s fifteen pets in this counting board book featuring the lively language and distinctive illustrations from the one and only Sandra Boynton. Who else but Sandra Boynton could imagine fifteen Bobs in one book? Actually, that’s fourteen Bobs, and one Simon James Alexander Ragsdale the Third (he’s a turtle), which gives Fifteen Animals! the added dimension of being a unique counting book—count the Bobs, count the pets, count the bunnies, count the fish. And, for the first time, a person character, an earnest little boy who loves animals and happily sings:I really like animals,I like them a lot.Fifteen animals is what I’ve got.I’ve got fifteen animals.They’re friendly and tame, andI’ve given each one a special name.Make that Bob.

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Book SynopsisStep into a night-time world with Tim Hopgood, creator of the bestselling WOW! Said the Owl. Your favourite little owl is back, and in WOW! It's Night-Time, she’s ready to explore the wonders of the night, from the big, bright moon to the foxes deep in the forest. But where are all the other owls? When the wind blows the leaves from her tree, you'll soon see . . .Preschoolers will love joining in with the WOWs in this warm and simple story, and a final activity spread about counting makes this book perfect for sharing together at bedtime.Little ones will find plenty more WOW moments in WOW! Said the Owl.

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Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.Explore the world of numbers through familiar traditional stories, such as Hickory Dickory Dock! and Ten in a Bed, in this beautifully illustrated wordless book.Pages 14 and 15 contain an I Spy feature, which uses visual support to help children explore the themes and sounds contained within the book.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

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Book SynopsisA first colours book from the National Trust packed with things to spot in the countryside!The third in a series of concept books created with the National Trust, this board book takes very young readers on a summer walk through the countryside, looking at all the colours of the rainbow.

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Book SynopsisA hilarious rhyming superhero counting book - perfect for fans of the Ten Littles series!Knock, knock! There''s a superhero at the door! Pasta Man has run out of Pasta Power. . . Can our young hero help him to get his powers back and defeat evil Madame Chilli, who wants to rule the world with lashings of chilli sauce?With action-packed adventure and bright, detailed artwork, this is the ultimate fun-filled counting storybook!Also look out for:Knock Knock DinosaurKnock Knock PirateKnock Knock Alien

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Book SynopsisThis cute numbers book is filled with all sorts of things to count, from umbrellas and balloons, to cycling bunnies and hat-wearing dinosaurs. New numbers are introduced with playful illustrations of everyday - and not-so-everyday - objects that grownups and little people can talk about, as they count from 1-10 together.

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Book SynopsisEach read-aloud book in the Mouse Math series focuses on a single, basic math concept and features adorable mice, Albert and Wanda, who live in a People House. Entertaining fiction stories capture kids’ imaginations as the mice learn about numbers, shapes, sizes and more. Over 3 million copies sold worldwide! Melty's has games! Pizza! Prizes! Albert and Leo promise to split everything evenly, from the food to the tickets to the prizes. But some things just can't be split. When it comes to one special prize--winner takes all! Every Mouse Math title includes back matter activities that support and extend reading comprehension and math skills, plus free online activities. (Math concept: Equal to, less than, greater than). Beautifully illustrated with stunning pictures and cute characters

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Book SynopsisLearning numbers can be fun with Little Bear and friends!A perfect pre-school early learning concept board book featuring an adorable cast of stuffed toys and the numbers one to ten.

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Book SynopsisA counting lift-the-flap farm board book with pop-up chicks, part of the FUNNY FARM series. Did you know that farmers sometimes put duck eggs under broody hens to hatch them? The duckling and hen fall in love and it's as natural as natural can be... until the duckling starts swimming! Cluck Cluck Duck is a beautifully produced, sturdy lift-the-flap board book, the first in the series about the humorous goings-on at Funny Farm. Each book has an early-learning concept underlying the story and Cluck Cluck Duck introduces early maths skills. There is a page of pop-up chicks for the children to count - four little eggs, four little chicks...plus one! An uplifting, warm-hearted story of acceptance and family love. The Funny Farm series is beautifully produced with matt laminated and embossed covers and sturdy board pages. It also includes Tractor Tractor, a book about opposites starring an old and new tractor who form the very best of friendships.Trade Review“With think little ones will love our #BookOfTheDay with flaps to lift, counting fun to enjoy and super illustrations. It’s a real treat!” – BookTrust"The Funny Farm books is a gorgeous series for helping little ones develop early skills." – Reading Zone"Lots of fun to read aloud with plenty of interactive opportunities. It is colourful and sturdy enough for less gentle small hands and there are pop-up chicks, flaps to open and rhymes to join in with, so this would be great to share in an early years setting" – SJL "Toddlers and young children will enjoy this beautifully illustrated lift-the-flap book" – Love Reading

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Book SynopsisMy First Wipe Clean Numbers is an ideal introduction to core skills by Priddy Books. Introduce preschoolers to numbers and counting with this engaging wipe-clean board book. Part of the successful, My First Wipe Clean series, this sturdy board book has been specially designed to make learning to count to 20 simple and fun. Each page features bright, colourful artwork that will engage children as they learn, as well as traceable numbers, objects to count and a fun activity to complete to show their understanding. The wipe clean pages mean children can practice again and again. It even comes with its own dry-wipe pen. This chunky board book format provides children with a sturdy page that can be written on anywhere, which means it's ideal to take on car journeys or outdoors as an alternative learning space.

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Book SynopsisWith over 50 reusable stickers, this is a lively introduction to arithmetic for preschool kids. You can add numbers together or take them away, filling in the answer or the missing part of the problem using the sticker sheets provided. You need to count how many dragons or potato heads there are, and subtract toy trucks or floating space teddies! The bright pictures interact with the simple text to help develop skills. Reusable stickers mean that readers can repeat the play-and-learn experience time and time again. It features full of action photographs of people, animals and everyday objects for youngsters to identify with. This is a themed word-and-picture book that makes early learning fun. Give your child an excellent start in sums with this stimulating sticker book. It enables youngsters to learn the numbers 1 to 10 and the basic processes of addition and subtraction through play. Entertaining photographs of real children and toys capture the young reader's interest and make numbers fun. Straightforward text sets simple challenges, such as adding up the smiling crabs, subtracting the bananas that the monkey has stolen, and helping Jenny to count on her fingers.What's more, the stickers are reusable, offering endless entertainment.

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Book SynopsisThis is a canine counting adventure! This book helps you to learn all about the numbers 1 to 10 with the help of Dog, who starts off with one spot...but somehow ends up with ten of them!. It helps you to see the accident-prone animal acquire a green grass stain, a splurt of orange juice, and much more. It includes bright shades that help to reinforce the ideas and enhance the fun - from red jam to purple pen ink. Each pair of numerals has its own tab along the side of the book, to show the numbers building up. It is built to last, with sturdy board pages that will stand up to repeated use. Dog begins his day with just one black spot on his ear. But wherever he goes, he runs into different things, all of which leave their mark. At breakfast time, Dog sits under the table. Splat! A drip of red jam lands on his back. After breakfast, Dog runs outside. His tail dips into a pot of blue paint. Splish! Next, he scampers to the park and rolls on the grass, which leaves a green stain on his side. Squash! A little boy pats Dog - but his hand is covered in brown chocolate. Squish! A passing bee drops some yellow pollen on Dog. Swish! A little girl drips pink ice cream on him. Splosh!And so it continues. ..so that by the time he finally arrives home, Dog has ten different spots on his white coat. Then it's time for a bath! Endearing pictures by the popular illustrator Emma Dodd make this book a wonderful aid to learning that small children will want to return to again and again.

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Book SynopsisAbigail loves to count. It is her very favourite thing. But when she tries counting Zebra's stripes and Cheetah's spots, they just won't sit still. It's hopeless! What will Abigail do? A beautiful book by award-winning author-illustrator Catherine Rayner, full of gorgeous illustrations of Abigail the giraffe and her friends Cheetah and Zebra. Abigail is a perfect bedtime read with a stunning fold-out night sky ending.Catherine Rayner is the winner of the 2009 CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal for Harris Finds His Feet and illustrator and author of Solomon Crocodile and Augustus and his Smile. Trade Review"Rayner is a past winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal and this book is a perfect example of her quite stunning artwork and the inventive ways in which she plays with size, shape, perspective and even page design. Full of expression and detail, this is a beautiful, gentle book, perfect for bedtime reading." * Daily Mail *"Abigail is a gentle tale about counting, friendship and teamwork with a gorgeous backdrop and yet another sublime offering from Catherine Rayner." * Library Mice *"This is a beautiful, heart-warming book, full of inventive illustrations and with a stunning fold-out page in which the enchanting Abigail reaches for the sky. Abigail’s colourful counting game is ideal as a first numbers lesson for toddlers, and the perfect wind-down bedtime story book." * The Chorley Guardian *"This book is a true work of art, with some of the loveliest animal illustrations you'll see in children's books." * Read it Daddy *"Beautiful imagery aside, there’s plenty of counting here to stimulate young minds, and a surprising pull-out page at the end will delight your child’s sense of adventure." * Junior Book Club *"The maths of this book work out very well: Seemingly effortlessly beautiful, fluid illustrations (full of splotches and savannah like colours) + A tale of friendship woven lightly together with a string of numbers + The fun of a fold-out flap + A lavishly produced physical with its stunning dark blue and gold cover = A dreamy 5* picture" * Playing By the Book *"This is a gorgeous bedtime book that will calm even the most chaotic of toddlers." * Made For Mums *"Abigail is a perfect bedtime read with a stunning fold-out night sky ending." * Scottish Book Trust *"Gentle water colours are charming and make one want to read the pictures as well as the words, it is tempting to reach into the pages and stroke Abigail, she is so approachable and this is the key to the story." * Armadillo Magazine *"Stunning imagery of the African plains and its inhabitants pack the book, with a lovely gentle story suitable for all ages but especially for 3-5 year olds because of the focus on learning to count. A flip-up page adds to the interest, and ending with night-time makes this the perfect bedtime read." * Child-Led Chaos *"With sumptuous full-page illustrations and the treat of a fold-out page this is a warm and gentle story of friendship and shared delight at the natural world. A memorable feast for the eyes." * Carousel *"[Abigail] encourages counting in a playful way… Super for reinforcement and consolidation of reading and recognising numbers, or simply to encourage more of an interest in numbers and counting." * Early Years Educator *"This is a well-structured 1-10 counting book with numbers set out in simple patterns." * Good Books Guide *"Abigail is a lovely book about counting, loving to count, finding it tricky, and helping your friends." -- BellisDoesBooks

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Book SynopsisKumon MathBites workbooks are designed to help children who are struggling with confidence in math develop calculation skills and feel a sense of accomplishment in their work. Each page features a small, "bite-sized" set of tasks that your child can do in only a few minutes. The supportive structure of each page emphasizes effort and practice, to boost your child's motivation to continue.

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Book Synopsis This nonfiction picture book explores the concept of time as a series of events in the natural world that take place in given units of time. Steve Jenkins's stunning collage illustrations and fascinating collection of facts create an engaging and interconnected look at time, animals, science, and the natural world.Trade Review"This subtly philosophical examination of time, scale, and the mechanics of life is all but certain to leave readers reconsidering the world and their place in it."— Publishers Weekly, starred review "This is a fascinatingly different way to approach natural history as well as time..."— Bulletin "Jenkins renders this package both eye-catching and mind boggling. Teachers will find good jumping-off points here for math, science, and history discussions."— School Library Journal, starred review —

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Book SynopsisCompletely in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage, this earlymaths book offers the perfect introduction to numbers 1 to 10,shapes, telling the time and much more. With lots of practicemixed with engaging, colourful illustrations. Also includes freecertificate.

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Book SynopsisA Wipe Clean Learning Book from Roger Priddy, Wipe Clean Workbook Numbers 1-20 introduces young learners to first number skills.With twenty-six pages full of activities, this spiral-bound interactive workbook will help children aged 3 and over prepare for school. This series makes early learning fun for preschool-age children and the exercises inside encourage the development of many first skills such as pen control, hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills and drawing.Children can trace and write numbers from one to twenty and complete fun counting activities, such as filling in the numbers on a clockface and counting up different market fruits. The book also features a mix of illustrations and photographs of familiar everyday objects, and a friendly robot character to provide prompts and support whilst children work through the book.The durable wipe-clean pages and attached wipe-clean encourage children to repeat the activities again and again!

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Book SynopsisLearn about shapes and colours with Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy, Makka Pakka and their friends in the Night Garden. Have fun completing each activity using the big stickers to decorate each colourful illustrated scene.The perfect book for toddlers who love In the Night Garden!

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Book SynopsisDiscover all sorts of vehicles in this fun pop-up introduction to first numbers!With sturdy pop-ups, playful illustrations and simple text, young children will love exploring this book as all their favourite vehicles on the road come to life. Each spread features a central pop-up together with a number for your child to learn, making it a truly interactive, educational experience. Count up to 10 and spot all the cars, bikes and buses on the go! This Pop-Up book: Teaches first numbersEncourages imaginative playRecommended for children aged 18m+Illustrated by Matt Hunt Also available in the Pop-up Vehicles series: Pop-Up Vehicles: Let''s Dig! (A Book of First Words) Coming soon: Pop-Up Vehicles: Let''s Sail! (A Book of Opposites)Pop-Up Vehicles: Let''s Fly! (A Book of Colours)

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Book SynopsisA charming picture book for young children to learn simple facts about earning money.Welcome to Bunnyland, where carrots are money! Bun loves to sing and just wants to be rich and famous. When her mum reminds her that stardom takes time and hard work, Bun realises that she''ll need to start earning some carrots to make her dreams come true! It''s never too early to teach your little bunny about money! Collect all the books in the Moneybunny series:Give It! (A Moneybunny Book)Save It! (A Moneybunny Book)Spend It! (A Moneybunny Book)

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Book SynopsisA wonderful counting book from Judith Kerr, the best-selling author of the Mog series and The Tiger Who Came to TeaOne moonlit, magical night in the zooAn elephant jumped in the air and flew.But nobody knew.It''s only once all the visitors have gone home that the real fun starts in the Zoo! Learn to count in a fun and wonderfully imaginative way as you follow all the animals through the night in this gorgeous picture book, and find out what mischief they get into.Trade ReviewPraise for One Night in the Zoo: “Lovely… uses soothing, pastel illustrations and exotic animals to make basic counting seem unintimidating.” Daily Telegraph Praise for Twinkles, Arthur and Puss’:‘A very engaging take on feline behaviour’ The Bookseller Praise for ‘The Tiger Who Came To Tea’:‘Near perfection of form is embellished by clear, expressive illustrations. The pace is exactly right, the resolution totally satisfying.’ Dorothy Butler, Babies Need Books. ‘A modern classic.’ The Independent. ‘This book has enduring charm and young children will delight in the preposterous notion of a tiger creating mayhem in the house.’ Junior Magazine “Lovely… uses soothing, pastel illustrations and exotic animals to make basic counting seem unintimidating.” Daily Telegraph “An inspired counting book'” The Times "Kerr's soft illustrations provide plenty of details to spot, while the parade of animals teaches counting skills."Junior magazine “Judith Kerr: If Carlsberg made grannies…” Headline for feature in The Independent Praise for ‘Mog the Forgetful Cat’: ‘Grandparents are likely to get as much fun out of seeing it again as the new generation of fans just learning to read!’ Choice Magazine Praise for ‘Goodbye Mog’: ‘Kerr’s warmth, humour and honesty make this an engaging introduction to a difficult topic.’ Financial Times ‘Believable, amusing and moving.’ Nursery World ‘A supremely sensitive story.’ The Times

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Book SynopsisLevel: EYFS early years foundation stageSubject: MathsIntroduce young learners to numbers 020 with colourful pictures and numerals.These educational flashcards are a fun and easy way to help children in preschool, reception and Year 1 recognise numbers and build their confidence with counting at home.Includes:020 number cardsactivity cards for tracing numbers, adding and taking away and more or less' questionssymbol cards +, and = to create simple sumsideas for fun games to play with the cardshelpful guidance for parentsThe website shows the VAT inclusive price. The price before VAT is 6.66.

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Book SynopsisThree favourite stories of Paddington, the beloved classic bear from Peru, are brought together in this entertaining concept book. Paddington is now a major movie star!Trade ReviewPraise for the Paddington series: 'I've always had great respect for Paddington… He is a British institution.' Stephen Fry 'Paddington has joined Pooh as one of the great bears of English children's literature.' The Teacher 'Michael Bond's accident-prone bear…has become one of the most enduring of children's characters.' The Bookseller Praise for Paddington’s Finest Hour: “…a delight throughout…” Financial Times Praise for Love From Paddington: “…a jolly ride through the best of the Paddington tales” The Times “…a delightful collection…” Sunday Express

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Book SynopsisLadybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children aged 3-11 learning English as a foreign or second language. The series includes traditional tales, favourite characters, modern stories and non-fiction. Written by experts, it uses proven methods to help children learn English and grasp key grammar and vocabulary points. Perfect for learning English in school or at home Develops reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills Features much-loved characters and authors such as Peter Rabbit, Peppa Pig, Roald Dahl and Eric Carle Eight levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR) Language activities in every book provide preparation for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 to A2 (YLE) tests Features free online resources including audio, answer keys, lesson plans and tips for parents There Are Ten, a Beginner level Reader, helps children to learn and practice their first words in English. It introduces everyday phrases and focuses on vocabulary that young children can use in daily life. Simple text and repetition support understanding, and speaking and listening activities develop confidence.How many animals are there?Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information.

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Book SynopsisA delicious first introduction to countingJoin The Very Hungry Caterpillar as he eats his way through many different breakfast foods and learn to count from 1 to 5This bright and bold board book with die-cut holes is perfect for fans of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and it''s ideal for all toddlers discovering the joy of food.Discover other Very Hungry Caterpillar books:The Very Hungry Caterpillar''s Animals Touch and FeelThe Very Hungry Caterpillar''s First 100 WordsThe Very Hungry Caterpillar''s Hide and SeekThe Very Hungry Caterpillar''s Bug HuntEric Carle''s Book of Amazing Animals

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Book SynopsisCentipede has one hundred feet. One hundred feet means one hundred shoes. How in the world does Centipede choose shoes? This Math Reader clearly demonstrates the concepts of pairs and multiple sets, all in simple, rollicking, rhythmic text and with bright, graphic illustrations.

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Book SynopsisThis fun board book introduces young children to first concepts and themes. A great introduction to first numbers with fun little rhymes to teach your toddler how to count from numbers one to ten. Little ones will be encouraged to look and find, and talk with parents about what they can see. Count the items together in this fun, beautifully illustrated book. There is lots of opportunity to extend your child''s vocabulary with rhythm and rhyme. A colourful board book packed with big learning ideas for curious little minds.Look out for other titles in the series: My First Animals: Ladybird Learners, My First ABC: Ladybird Learners; My First Colours: Ladybird Learners

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Book SynopsisFollow ten little dinosaurs as they dress up, explore and more in this fun preschool counting book based on the classic nursery rhyme This Little Piggy. This little dinosaur stamps and stompsThis little dinosaur swoops and soars . . .It''s dress-up time! In their colourful costumes ten excited children become noisy, roaring dinosaurs and an ordinary preschool classroom becomes a fantastical prehistorical world where anything is possible! Go along with the little dinosaurs as they stomp, swoop and roar before running all the way home!With ten children to find and count as you turn the pages, loads to spot along the way, and a special surprise fold-out ending, this picture book is specially developed for imaginative little preschool dinosaurs everywhere. There is a bonus section at the end with reading tips for parents and carers, giving ideas for discussion and extra things for children to spot.This Little Dinosaur is a riotous read-aloud preschool adventure come and join in the fun! And for mischievous monsters, magical elves and whimsical unicorns, look out for This Little Monster, This Little Elf and This Little Unicorn too!

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Book SynopsisWinner of the Smarties Prize Bronze Award.How much fruit do you think one small girl can manage to eat in one day? In the case of the narrator of this counting poem, the answer is a lot! Count from one to ten and learn the names of some Caribbean fruits, and find out what happens after eating a cocktail of mangoes, bananas and more.Valerie Bloom's Fruits is a Caribbean counting poem full of sumptuous illustrations by David Axtell, the creator of We're Going on a Lion Hunt. The rhyming text will help children learn to count whilst exploring the many fruits of the Caribbean.

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Book SynopsisFollow ten little elves as they dress up, explore and more in this fun preschool counting book based on the classic nursery rhyme This Little Piggy – the perfect Christmas gift for little ones!This little elf wraps presentsAnd this little elf has one for you!It's Christmas time! Ten excited children become Santa's cute and colourful elves and frolic together through a festive winter wonderland! Follow along with the little elves as they make magical treats in their workshop, waltz with enchanted snowmen, and go for a ride on Santa's sleigh . . . before skipping all the way home!With ten children to find and count as you turn the pages, lots to spot along the way, and a special surprise fold-out ending, this picture book is specially developed for imaginative little preschool elves everywhere. There is a bonus section at the end with reading tips for parents and carers, giving ideas for discussion and extra things for children to spot.This Little Elf is a joyous read-aloud preschool adventure – come and join in the fun! And for roarsome dinosaur fans, mischievous monsters and whimsical unicorns, look out for This Little Dinosaur, This Little Monster and This Little Unicorn too!

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Book SynopsisTeach young kids how to count with this humorous and rhyming book beautifully illustrated throughout by Katie Viggers.1 to 20 Animals Aplenty is a delightful counting book that takes young readers from 1 to 20 - from dogs who have pet frogs and snakes who love to eat cakes to gorillas looking at mirrors and llamas wearing pyjamas!Combining education and enjoyment, the humorous and rhyming text will engage children aged 2+ from the start while helping them learn their numbers.The book is beautifully presented in Katie Viggers' trademark style and is perfect for use at home, the library and the classroom.

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Book SynopsisThe night was dark and the moon was bright, everyone wanted some fun and a fright. But all through the town, no spooks could be seen... HOW MANY SLEEPS 'TIL HALLOWEEN?Count down to the most exciting and spooky night of the year with this celebration of fun and familiar Halloween characters. Featuring a vampire, skeleton, ghost, zombie, witch, and more, each character is getting ready for Halloween. Will they cause mischief and mayhem, or do they just want to join in with the trick-or-treating fun?Featuring a spooky glow-in-the-dark cover, this is the perfect way to count down to Halloween. Bonus activities at the back of the book teach readers how to make a Halloween-inspired dessert and craft a spooky bat out of a toilet roll tube.

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Book SynopsisDog can't get to sleep. He loves books so much that he just can't stop reading. Dog tried counting sheep, but it's not working - perhaps there are some other creatures he can count. Soon Dog is off on an adventure, finding friends and numbers in unexpected places.Trade ReviewThese are wonderful books from a wonderfully inventive writer and illustrator -- Philip Ardagh * The Big Issue *Wonderfully illustrated and simply told * The 50 Best Beach Reads, The Independent *Wonderfully illustrated and simply told. * The Independent *

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