About This Book
A parent might reach for this book when they notice their toddler or preschooler showing the first signs of interest in counting. Playtime 1 2 3 gently transforms this budding curiosity into a fun learning game by grounding numbers in familiar, comforting daily activities. From one teddy bear to ten sleepy stars, the book connects numerals with quantities in scenes of play, meals, and bedtime routines. It fosters a quiet sense of confidence and joy as children master the concept of counting in a low-pressure, relatable context. This makes it an excellent first step for building a positive and natural relationship with numbers.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
This book is a straightforward concept book and does not contain sensitive topics.
Ideal Reader
The ideal reader is a 2 to 4-year-old who is just beginning to grasp the concept of quantity and is ready to move from rote counting to one-to-one correspondence. It is perfect for a child who learns best through visual, real-world examples rather than abstract or overly stylized illustrations.
Parent Prep
No preparation is needed. This book can be read cold. A parent's only role is to read the simple text, point to the objects, and count them aloud with their child. The book's strength lies in its simplicity and immediate applicability to a child's world. A parent has heard their child stringing numbers together (e.g., "one, two, five!") or has seen them pointing to a group of objects and asking, "How many?" The parent is looking for a book to support this emerging numeracy skill in a natural, play-based way.
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