Early years: numbers and counting
Oxford University Press The Digits The Perfect Number
Book SynopsisJoin the Digits for another fun-filled adventure!Eight wants the Digits'' trip to Number Land to be perfect. But when it''s time to go on Eight''s dream ride, will there be the right number of Digits?Ideal for practising addition and subtraction - you can count on the Digits to make numbers fun! This playful picture book series about a group of number friends is ideal for developing early maths skills.Trade Review"This introduction to numbers one to ten isn't a traditional counting book, but more a story about numbers that aims to increase children's familiarity with them and recognise their shapes. It's bright and appealing with cute number characters, and there are some useful bits of guidance for parents and carers at the beginning and end of the book that suggest some of the different ways you can look at the book with little ones, as well as activities you can do when you're out and about, such as looking for numbers when out for a walk." * Booktrust *Praise for The Digits: Double the Fun: "Numbers have never been as much fun as they now are with the help of these wonderful new characters..." * Postbag Picks, Armadillo *"With a simple maths concept subtly woven into the playful storyline, this is the perfect book for practising adding up and subtracting skills!" * Pam Norfolk, Lancashire Post *
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK Little PopUps Cinderella
Book SynopsisIntroduce your baby to first numbers in this gorgeous pop-up book, illustrated by Nila Aye. Based on the popular tale of Cinderella, a simplified story runs through the book for a shared reading experience. Each spread features a central pop-up together with a number or word for your child to learn. With bold illustration and sturdy, satisfying pop-ups, little ones will want to turn the pages again and again.First numbersEncourages imaginationRecommended for children 18months+Also available in the Ladybird Little Pop-Ups series:Little Red Riding Hood: A book of coloursComing soon:Hansel and Gretel: A book of wordsGoldilocks and the Three Bears: A book of opposites
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK First Sums A Learn with Ladybird Activity Book 35
Book SynopsisJoin the students of Ladybird Class as they learn their first sums!Your little learner will join the diverse characters of Ladybird Class as they practise new skills every day. Packed with activities and games, First Sums has been developed and written by primary educators, making it the perfect book to support your child''s counting skills.Join Zara Penguin, Tao Meerkat, Ali Lion, Olivia Crocodile, Noah Panda and Nia Hedgehog as they learn all the key skills your child needs to work out their first sums. From adding numbers together and taking away to practising sums in different contexts, this book is ideal for developing early maths skills.Packed with helpful notes for grown-ups to support your child''s learning and extension activities to bring learning to life in day-to-day activities, First Sums is perfect for encouraging children to start adding and taking away.Looking for another school-bag bestseller? Discover:Maths Problem-Solving: A Learn with Ladybird Activity Book 5-7 years.First Multiplication: A Learn with Ladybird Activity Book 5-7 years. Count from 0 to 20: A Learn With Ladybird Activity Book 3-5 years.
£5.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK 6 Silly Dinosaurs
Book SynopsisIt''s time for count and seek - would you like to come and play?Let''s count up all the dinosaurs and see who''s here today!Count and spot the silly dinosaurs in this madcap, rhyming picture book. From T. rex magicians to dancing Diplodocus, this hilarious picture book encourages children to learn basic sums through play and interactivity.As well as basic counting and sums, this book introduces children to numbers bond and fact friends for the number 6.With playful characters to spot and bouncy rhyming text, this engaging picture book is perfect for sharing with a child to support their learning in a fun way.
£7.59
Random House Children's Books Goodnight Numbers
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
£7.59
Penguin Young Readers Group My Hands Can
Book SynopsisA poignant board book series about the power and potential our bodies hold.MY HANDS CAN is the first book in a series of three that showcase the body’s amazing abilities—from the straightforward to the meaningful. This series will provide young readers with a deep understanding and appreciation of everything their hands can do, and invite them to look beyond what’s known and obvious.Written in a lyrical, affectionate tone, and illustrated in bright, warm colors, this book celebrates bodies everywhere and is sure to spark wonder, love, and respect for everything hands can do.
£7.59
Penguin Young Readers The Very Hungry Caterpillars 5Minute Stories
Book SynopsisThe Very Hungry Caterpillar is the star of this collection of stories that can each be read aloud in five minutes or less!This treasury of titles from the World of Eric Carle features eight engaging stories in one book. And since each one can be read in five minutes or less, it''s the perfect pick for bedtime or whenever time is tight.The collection includes stories from The Very Hungry Caterpillar''s First Seasons series and A Day with The Very Hungry Caterpillar series.
£11.69
Gill Harrys Magic Tables Learn your times tables in as
Book SynopsisNine-year-old Harry Moraghan never found maths easy. But when it came to learning his multiplication tables, difficult soon became impossible. So Harry's mum invented an ingenious method of helping him over that first hurdle. She combined pictures and rhymes to help him visualise the answers. Just two weeks later, Harry had all his multiplication tables down pat.Soon, news of Harry's Magic Tables was spreading like wildfire through Harry's school. In no time at all it had been shared and was helping classmates, friends, cousins, and even a few complete strangers.To date, the method has helped thousands of children make the leap to multiplication. This newly expanded edition now includes, for the first time, 10, 11 and 12 times tables.
£7.99
Abbeville Press Inc.,U.S. Numbers Everywhere
Book SynopsisAs in Alphabet Everywhere, where there was a world of letters just waiting to be discovered, Numbers Everywhere reveals how digits and mathematical symbols can be found in the world around us - if we know how to look for them. In this engaging and delightful book, Kaufman reveals the secret life of numbers through his photographs, showing how they can be found in things we encounter everyday. Each number is represented by multiple images, unintentionally created by the intersection of architectural details, shadows, light, or natural elements as caught by the photographer''s keen eye. In addition, Numbers Everywhere includes formulas for budding mathematicians to solve. This fun approach also reinforces the notion that learning to see the familiar in new ways encourages visual literacy and creativity.With an eye-catching die-cut hardcover, Numbers Everywhere will inspire number-hunters of all ages, and appeal to both children''s and gift buyers.Trade ReviewPraise for Numbers Everywhere: "A visual feast [that] will be treasured by kids with an eye for detail." - Kirkus Reviews "Some people can see all kinds of shapes in clouds; Elliott Kaufman can see letters and numbers just about everywhere." - The New York Times "After reading this book, readers will feel inspired to encounter numbers in their everyday activities. Clear color photographs, bright colors and textures, and quality construction make this a playful and imaginative addition that should stir up lots of creative adventures." - School Library Journal
£9.49
Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) Zero the Hero
Book SynopsisZero. Zip. Zilch. Nada. That''s what all the other numbers think of Zero. He doesn''t add anything in addition. He''s of no use in division. And don''t even ask what he does in multiplication. (Hint: Poof!) But Zero knows he''s worth a lot, and when the other numbers get into trouble, he swoops in to prove that his talents are innumerable.
£18.69
PatrickGeorge Numbers
Book SynopsisThis is a book of magical transformations! Flip the transparent page to change the image underneath. You control the action in this fun and interactive book.
£9.49
Playroom Press Edinburgh 123 A Counting Book for Cool Kids
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£7.16
Random House USA Inc Ten Magic Butterflies
Book SynopsisLearn at home with help from The Wonder Years/Hallmark actress, math whiz, and New York Times bestselling author Danica McKellar using her acclaimed McKellar Math books! Fairies, butterflies, and magic help to make this math-focused board book positively enchanting! Join ten flower friends for a night of excitement that mixes a little math with a lot of magic. As each flower turns into a butterfly, children will discover different ways to group numbers to create ten, an essential building block of math, all while watching each flower's dream come true. (And keep an eye out for the adorable caterpillar who wishes he could fly, too!)In this, the second book in the McKellar Math line, Danica McKellar once again sneaks in secret addition and subtraction concepts to help make your child smarter and uses her proven math success to show children that loving numbers is as easy as a wave of a wand and a BING BANG BOO! [Danica
£7.99
Odd Dot 3 2 1 to the Moon
£12.24
Capstone Global Library Ltd Counting at the Supermarket
Book SynopsisPiles of tart apples. Cans of delicious soup. Rows of crunchy carrots. The grocery store is full of tasty foods and other items to count. The interactive, rhyming text and colourful photographs in this book will soon have young learners counting along with every page.
£8.54
Scholastic Counting
Book SynopsisSupport your child at the start of their learning journey with theseexciting and engaging activity books. Completely in line withthe Early Years Foundation Stage, this early counting book offersthe perfect introduction to recognising and counting numbers. Alsoincludes a free certificate and counting game.
£6.23
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Olobob Top Lets Visit Norbets Shop
Book SynopsisThe Olobobs are having a party for Gurdy, but one thing is missinga present! Join Tib, Lalloo, and Bobble on their trip to Norbet's shop to find the perfect gift for Gurdy's important and exciting day! Based on the hit CBeebies series, Olobob Top. Lift the flaps and uncover yummy cakes, balloons,hats, and the many wonders of Norbet's shop! Olobob Top is the exciting CBeebies animated pre-school TV series that follows Tib, Lalloo and Bobble, which has already received an overwhelmingly positive response. There are lots of adventures to be had, but there are often some problems to face along the way. Don''t worry,the Olobobs know that the right amount of imagination, inventiveness and creativity can solve anything - from building a new house for a friend, to planning a party to finding something lost. Bloomsbury''s Olobob Top series allows children to extend and explore their own creativity, just like the Olobobs,whether it''s by learning new shapes and numbers or creating their
£6.99
Gibbs M. Smith Inc ABCs 123s
Book Synopsis Vivid colors and fun illustrations engage toddlers and preschoolers as they learn the letters of the alphabet and numbers up to 10. Whimsical images of animals, vehicles, people, and more on each page of ABCs and 123s provide a fun introduction to the alphabet and numbers up to ten. Each alphabet spread displays the entire alphabet at the bottom, reinforcing alphabetical order. Number pages include the digit and word for each number, as well as a number line at the bottom. Each section ends with a summary page of all the letters and numbers.
£7.59
Usborne Publishing WipeClean Taking Away
Book SynopsisThis colourful activity book is a great way for children to learn how to do simple subtraction. Join the friendly monsters to complete fun activities to subtract numbers up to 10, including counting down to a rocket launch, a bowling competition and magic tricks. The pages are wipe-clean for endless practice and ideal for developing pen control.
£7.44
Usborne Publishing Times Tables Matching Games and Book
Book SynopsisKate Nolan (Author) Kate grew up in the Cotswolds and now lives in the West Midlands, where she worked as a primary school teacher before joining Usborne in 2019. Since then, she has worked on books on all sorts of topics, from airports and trucks to unicorns and butterflies.
£8.50
Pan Macmillan 10 Cats: A chaotic colourful counting book
Book SynopsisTen cats discover three cans of paint and blotches, splotches and splats go everywhere!A funny exploration of colour from award-winning author/illustrator Emily Gravett, 10 Cats is a wonderfully simple and engaging picture book.While learning about counting and colours, very young children will delight in the adorable kittens on every spread and the simple text that is perfect for reading aloud.Trade Review"The Kate Greenaway Medal winner has a riot with counting and colours" -- Alex O'Connell, The Times"Hilarious fun, an adorable book, perfect on so many levels!" -- Louise Ellis Barrett, ArmadilloGorgeous artwork, hard-working words -- Alex O'Connell * The Times *For cat-loving young children - and who isn't - 10 Cats will be a treat. Unlike most learn-to-count books, this has umpteen cats on each page and the reader must identify the six cats with yellow dots or the seven with green splotches. Good fun. -- Melanie McDonagh * Evening Standard *
£11.69
Hachette Children's Group I'm Starting School: First Numbers: Wipe-clean
Book SynopsisGive your children a head start at primary school with this essential wipe-clean activity book.A fun and engaging First Numbers activity book that will give children a head start as they get to grips with numbers and counting at school. Designed to complement the National Curriculum, it gently introduces children to number recognition and counting skills and equips parents with the tools and information needed to support them. The consultant-approved activities are fun to do and combined with funny pictures and silly jokes that children will love. The first steps to school success!This book includes: Carefully crafted activities that reinforce number-writing practice and recognition. Lots of fun counting exercises from 1 to 20. Wipe-clean pen. Also available: First Phonics, First Writing, First Day, Times Tables Flash Cards, First Phonics Flash CardsTrade Reviewchildren learn the basics of number recognition from 1-20 and how to form the figures - the book comes with a wipe clean pen, which children love - and the bright, cheeky illustrations stop this from feeling like work * madeformums.com *
£6.23
Hachette Children's Group Space Baby: Blast Off!: A counting touch-and-feel
Book SynopsisThis first space book features fun astronaut friends to count and a mirror to make babies giggle.Blast Off! introduces counting to little ones! This board book set in space will delight young babies. With shiny foil on the cover and bright colours to capture and keep their attention, this book will be revisited time and time again. It will also be interesting to older toddlers. The mirror at the back will entrance babies, and reaching for the page helps with the development of their hand-eye coordination.Simple text and lots of sounds to make - whoosh! - make the book easy to use and encourages carer and child interaction. Also available: Out of this World, Zoom to the Moon!, Goodnight Aliens
£6.99
Pan Macmillan The Moomin 123: An Illustrated Counting Book
Book Synopsis1 Moomin, round and white . . .Take a journey through Moominvalley and count the colourful characters along the way! Tove Jansson's classic artwork is sensitively and beautifully adapted along with with beautiful, bold illustrations and newly-created numbers based on her archive drawings. Alongside the eye-catching artwork is easy-to-read text for first Moomin fans, in charming gentle rhyme, plus quotes from the original Moomin stories – perfect for reading aloud.This title is part of Reading, Writing and the Moomins, a global Moomin initiative designed to help spread love and happiness through the joys of reading and writing. The Moomin 123: An Illustrated Counting Book showcases Moominvalley as you’ve never seen it before – a gorgeous gift book to treasure and read over and over again.Publishing alongside The Moomin ABC: An Illustrated Alphabet Book, this pair of titles are a stunning introduction to Moominvalley – perfect for a special gift purchase or for any Moomin fan.
£11.69
Pan Macmillan This Little Dinosaur: A Roarsome Twist on the
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!
£6.99
Pan Macmillan This Little Unicorn: A Magical Twist on the
Book SynopsisFollow ten little unicorns as they dress up, explore and more in this fun preschool counting book based on the popular nursery rhyme This Little Piggy.This little unicorn dances and prancesThis little unicorn swishes and swirls . . .It's party time! Ten excited children dress up as unicorns for a very special birthday party, and gallop through a magical world of rainbows, sprinkles, glitter and cake! Follow along with the little unicorns as they twirl, swirl, frolic and flitter . . . then go 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 unicorns 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 Unicorn is a magical read-aloud preschool adventure – come and join in the fun! And for roarsome dinosaur fans and mischievous monsters, look out for This Little Dinosaur and This Little Monster too!
£7.59
Little, Brown & Company One Earth
Book Synopsis Celebrate our planet and count the ways little ones can help it, with this board book about caring for the Earth. In this conservation-themed book, gentle verse reminds the reader of Earth's beauties—starting with 'one wide sweeping sky, two honey bees' and continuing all the way to 'ten fields to plow.' The text then starts counting backwards, listing simple ways children can help, such as reducing waste and reusing items. The conclusion takes us back to number one with the book's key message: 'One Earth so beautiful. Remember—only one.' At once, both celebration and challenge, this book will encourage children to take better care of the planet.
£7.99
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Multiplying Menace: The Revenge of
Book SynopsisTen years after being tricked, Rumpelstiltskin returns to the royal family to wreak vengeance and Peter must unlock the secret of his multiplying stick in order to save the kingdom, in a whimsical book that includes nonfiction math notes about multiplying by whole numbers and by fractions. Simultaneous.
£6.99
Bugville Learning & Early Education Math Superstars Addition Level 2, Library
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£22.49
Bugville Learning & Early Education Math Superstars Addition Level 4, Library
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£22.49
Bugville Learning & Early Education Math Superstars Big Book of Subtraction, Library
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£44.09
Princeton Architectural Press When I Am Big
Book SynopsisA Walk in the Forest introduced the enormously talented Maria Dek, and When I Am Big is a beguiling follow up to her first success. Charming illustrations and text encourage young children to explore what they can do as they grow up. The adventurous child imagines “I will tie my shoes all by myself, make 3 knots with big bows”; to eat twenty pizzas in one sitting, or walk animals, eight at a time, while teaching them tricks. When I Am Big is also an unconventional counting book, as it goes all the way to twenty-five. The result is a book that nourishes a child’s curiosity, confidence, and delight in the world’s wonders.
£12.59
Bugville Learning & Early Education Math Superstars Subtraction Level 2, Library
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£22.49
Familius LLC Count On Me 123
Book SynopsisThough many things in the world are uncertain, there are some people we can always count on—so let’s count them! In this colorful board book filled with adorable, diverse characters, children count the everyday heroes around them from 10 crossing guards and 9 firefighters down to 2 parents, and of course, 1 you!Trade Review"Kids need the stability that comes with certainty. That's why you can count on this book to be a winner." --Betsy Bird, creator of School Library Journal's A Fuse #8 Production blog
£7.59
Fatherless Fathers Publishing (a Powem Publishers Imprint) The One Book
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£9.94
Mama Makes Books That's Mathematics: A fun introduction to everyday maths for ages 5 to 8
“In the footsteps of Tom Lehrer, Chris Smith shows that you are never too young to have fun with maths.” - Johnny Ball, TV presenter and lifelong maths lover That's Mathematics is a maths book like no other. It's a vibrant, colourful book for young children showing them that maths is useful, interesting, fun and EVERYWHERE! They use it every day when they count, share, play, do sport, make cakes or move to music. Aimed at children from 5 to 8 years, the youngest can enjoy it as a picture book, reading Lehrer's rhyming song lyrics and looking at Elina Braslina's joyful illustrations. They will pick up a basic understanding of real-world maths and learn some core maths language along the way. Older children are challenged to 'Try This' and 'Explore This' by author Chris Smith, who is a maths teacher, musician and all-round maths enthusiast. The activities are designed to deepen their curiosity and knowledge. There are supporting online activities to continue the fun, plus notes for parents to encourage you to get involved and help you discuss topics covered and keep the learning going after the book is closed.
£11.69
Award Publications Ltd Learn With Goose: 123
Book SynopsisFeaturing loveable character, Goose, from award-winning artist Laura Wall''s popular picture book series, this bright, bold board book ensures toddlers have lots of fun learning numbers and counting.
£5.99
Award Publications Ltd My First... 123
Book SynopsisBright, colourful illustrations captivate little learners as they learn to recognise numbers and begin to count. This large format board book is ideal for first libraries, will entertain your little one and provide essential early learning fun.
£6.99
Award Publications Ltd I Can Write: abc
Book SynopsisPacked with activities to develop essential early learning skills; with big stickers to find and match, pictures to colour, and letters to trace and practise, this specially designed activity book makes writing and learning the alphabet easy and lots of fun!* Develops concentration and observation skills * Improves hand-eye co-ordination and fine motor skills* Encourages learning and creativity
£5.62
Award Publications Ltd I Can Write: 123
Book SynopsisPacked with activities to develop essential early learning skills; with big stickers to find and match, pictures to colour, and numbers to trace and practise, this specially designed activity book makes learning to count and write easy and lots of fun!* Develops concentration and observation skills * Improves hand-eye co-ordination and fine motor skills* Encourages learning and creativity
£5.62
Child's Play International Ltd This Old Man
Book SynopsisLearn to count and add with this traditional rhyme. Bouncy illustrations, innovative die cutting and popular rhymes make Books with Holes a must for every child.
£6.99
Child's Play International Ltd Five Enormous Dinosaurs
Book SynopsisFive enormous dinosaurs, letting out a roar. One stomped away... and then there were four! Children will love stomping, roaring and singing along to this fun rhyme, which will help to develop number skills. Bouncy illustrations, innovative die cutting and popular rhymes make Books with Holes a must for every child. Board book edition.
£5.99
Child's Play International Ltd Numbers
Book SynopsisCat and her family return to our bookshelves in a new series introducing basic concepts. Babies will love the bold colours and enjoy listening to a reader share the simple text with them.
£5.99
Nosy Crow Ltd British Museum: First Words
Book SynopsisWith amazing objects from the British Museum, this first words book is a treat for curious little ones! This series of captivating board books encourages children to engage with early learning concepts. Part of Nosy Crow's list of publishing in collaboration with the British Museum, these stunning photographic board books are as beautiful as the objects inside it and make ideal gifts. Inquisitive toddlers will enjoy learning their first words, with gorgeous photographic images on every page. Scan the QR code at the back of the book to find out even more about each fascinating object! Other titles in the series include: ABC, 123, Colours, Opposites, Animals, Nature, Around the World
£6.99
Little Tiger Press Group Follow That Unicorn!
Book SynopsisWhere is Mummy Unicorn hiding? Lift the felt flaps to find out! Meet the different magical characters and count from 1 to 10, as you turn the pages and FOLLOW THAT UNICORN!
£6.99
Imagine That Publishing Ltd Five Blue Sharks
Book SynopsisPeek through the windows to meet the sharks and count from 5 to 1 in this carry handle story book that's perfect for on-the-move story time and first counting fun! This "Count and Carry" board book series is perfect for sharing with toddlers to encourage first reading and early learning math skills as the characters are counted from 5 to 1.
£5.99
Imagine That Publishing Ltd Who's the Sparkliest Unicorn?
Book SynopsisThis interactive book is full of unicorns - clever unicorns, dancing unicorns, leaping unicorns, and speedy unicorns - and each one trying to show you that they are the sparkliest and greatest unicorn, ever! But which one is the sparkliest? YOU decide! Push, pop, and count the soft, silicone stars to rank each unicorn from 1 to 5, and choose!
£7.59
Usborne Publishing Ltd Rhyming 123
Book Synopsis'Oh, ONE can be fun. ONE Bun, ONE sun, ONE tree. You see? Just me.Ah, TWO. Yahoo! That's me AND you - a couple, a pair. Let's share!'So begins a lively rhyming story that follows ONE little bunny's attempts to host a fun birthday picnic as her friends fox, penguin, bear, tiger, sloth, toucan, dinosaur and giraffe arrive one by one to swell the numbers to NINE. But it is guest number TEN, a skunk with a rather unusual perfume, who causes most problems, prompting each animal to make its excuses and leave. Nevertheless, it is the skunk who turns out to be the best of the bunch and in more ways than one. Rhyming text and appealing illustrations combine perfectly to help consolidate counting up to ten and back again, also gently reinforcing the early numeracy concepts of one more and one less.
£9.49
