Counting books

Annie Kubler’s exuberant characters tell the well-known rhyme. One child uses a supported chair.

This super fun board book helps little ones learn to count from 1–20 and is filled with a wonderful array of colourful, characterful cats. The rhyming helps language acquisition in little ones and also supports the learning of numbered sequences.

Join Charlie and Lola to count to 10 and beyond in this lovely first counting board book.

Nibbles, the book-eating monster, is munching his way through all the numbers in this first counting book which will entertain adults and children alike. Fun and interactive. 

Glorious two-dimensional illustrations in soft sponge-prints bring the animals to life and encourage counting without the need for words. This is a book to treasure.

A delightful and interactive rhyming book for little ones which uses the Ten Little Ducklings rhyme, but invents a variety of exciting adventures for the ducklings instead, asking readers to play hide and seek with the adorable little ducks. 

Join the adventurous babies as they swim, surf, skydive… and snooze! A charming board book with a mix of photos and illustrations, with a sweet counting element. 

This charming version of the classic counting song ​“Ten in the Bed” features a cast of adorable animals all doing the bidding of the rather bossy hen, who realises right at the last minute that maybe she doesn’t want the bed to herself at all… 

A white-furred mummy cat has nine kittens: two are black, three have stripes and four have patches. Yet, while she sleeps, the naughty kittens get into three pots of paint: one red, one yellow and one blue.

Step aboard the number train in this striking, fold-out book, complete with moving wheels! Little ones are in for a treat as they unfold the book to reveal ten colourful carriages and lift the flaps to reveal a different animal scene.

A charming picture book suggesting ten practical ways to help the planet. A positive and simple introduction to the need for conservation for the very young.

The eccentric and absent-minded Professor Dupont is the proud but worried owner of ten cockatoos.

A bright and bouncy picture book that counts down from 10 and back up again, as Bunny drives the bus around the town with his animal friends. Delightful!

A brilliantly colourful rhyming board book which introduces first numbers through eleven different animals and includes a surprising (snappy) pop-up!

In this vibrant counting book, one mole digging a hole is soon joined by a troupe of gardening friends, including nine doves in gardening gloves and ten bees pruning trees.

Tom has his dino costume on and he’s ready to do a dino dance through the jungle with his friends! This is a joyous reading experience that little ones (and big ones) won’t be able to resist joining in with, and perfect for reading aloud.

Ten green alien bottoms bounce around, causing mayhem. Based on a well-known song, and with buckets of humour and a light counting theme, this is a very enjoyable read.

A counting book that is a cut above the rest in terms of its beautiful design and style. New Yorker Steve Light brings all the shapes and sights of the city to these stunning spreads.

Sam the farm dog tries to settle the animals down at bedtime, but they are full of energy and in no mood for sleeping. An entertaining picture book which will help young readers develop their counting skills.

With a basket balanced on her head and Baby strapped to her back, Mama embarks on an eventful trip to a West African market. With rhythmic text and an abundance of humour, this delightful book is sure to appeal. 

How many legs are coming to my party? This is what’s puzzling a little boy who has invited all sorts of weird and wonderful creatures to share his celebratory feast.

Five fluffy Eurasiers riding round in force; Six French bulldogs graceful as a prancing horse! If you can’t think of many dog breeds before reading this book, you certainly will by the time you’ve finished it! 

Can you try and count all 100 of Granny’s mischievous goats before they wander off? 

Everything in this sausagey counting book works perfectly: from the big, bold illustration to the satisfying rhyme that works well for preschoolers. It will also entertain adults and older children, who will really get the silly humour.

From half a pawpaw to five jew-plums through to ten bananas, this girl’s love of Caribbean fruits is so infectious that you can almost taste the juice dribbling down your chin.

Nature and numeracy are seamlessly combined in this fun, colourful and informative board book for young readers. Guided by Marigold the tortoise, young children will visit a variety of gardens and practise counting up to ten.