About This Book
A parent would reach for this book when their curious toddler or preschooler starts pointing out numbers and wants a cozy, beautiful way to practice counting. This charming book takes children on a quiet journey from one moose all the way to twenty mice, with each number illustrated by a different group of animals. The emotional tone is gentle and joyful, perfect for a calm lap-reading session. Clare Beaton's unique handcrafted felt illustrations make it a visual treat, setting it apart from more cartoonish counting books and making it a wonderful tool to support early numeracy skills in a warm, artistic way.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
None. The book is a simple, secular concept book focused on numbers and animals with no sensitive content.
Ideal Reader
The ideal reader is a 2 to 4-year-old who is developing number sense and enjoys I-Spy type activities. It is particularly well-suited for a child who appreciates detailed artwork and thrives in a quiet, focused reading experience, as opposed to high-energy, boisterous stories.
Parent Prep
No preparation is necessary, the book can be read cold. A parent should be prepared to spend extra time on the final two-page spread, as children will naturally want to linger and find all the different animal groups. A parent has noticed their child has started to count objects, either correctly or just for fun, and is looking for a beautiful, engaging book to support and extend that interest in early math concepts.
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