Books That Teach Numbers
1, 2, 3, Count and Read
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You can only read a fairy tale so many times before the princesses and dragons become boring to your little one. If you're in the market for some new books, why not pick ones that will entertain your tot while teaching her an important skill. Although learning to count can be difficult and somewhat of a snooze, these 15 books make it a fun process. Here, bedtime reads that will help turn your tot into a master mathematician.
First 100 Numbers
First 100 Numbers ($8, originally $9) teaches your little one to count high using big, bright, and bold illustrations.
1,2,3 to the Zoo
The book 1,2,3 to the Zoo ($7, originally $8) combines basic counting skills with Eric Carle's eye-popping pictures.
Fish Eyes
The brightly colored animals in Fish Eyes ($6, originally $7) help your child learn her numbers as well as basic adding skills.
Five Little Monkeys
The classic children's rhyme of Five Little Monkeys ($6, originally $7) teaches tots about subtraction — and how to behave at bedtime.
One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish
The Dr. Seuss classic One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish ($5, originally $9) teaches your little one their numbers, colors, and a few made-up words.
Bears on Wheels
While your child's favorite bears are learning how to ride a bike, he's learning his numbers in Bears on Wheels ($4).
I Spy Numbers
The beloved I Spy series ($3, originally $4) helps your child recognize numbers in game form.
Counting Kisses
How many smooches does it take to make a baby smile? Find out and learn about numbers in Counting Kisses ($4, originally $8).
How Do Dinosaurs Count to Ten?
If your child loves velociraptors, triceratops, and more, then they'll love learning to count like them in How Do Dinosaurs Count to Ten ($6, originally $7).
On the Launch Pad
Teach your future rocket man or woman to count with the space-themed read On the Launch Pad ($7, originally $8).
Ten Apples Up on Top!
In Ten Apples Up on Top ($6, originally $9), three friends learn all the things they can do with fruit, while your child learns how to count them.
Quack and Count
Let an adorable family of ducks teach your tot the numbers in Quack and Count ($6, originally $7).
Ten Black Dots
Simple rhymes and everyday objects help your child learn her numbers in Ten Black Dots ($6, originally $7).
Millions, Billions, & Trillions
Once your child masters counting to 10, teach them to go for the big numbers with Millions, Billions, & Trillions ($7, originally $8).
Zero the Hero
Every number is important, as kids will learn in Zero the Hero ($13, originally $17).
