Numbers and Counting

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Blue is a quiet color. He enjoys gazing at clouds and going with the flow. Sometimes, he wishes he was sunny, like Yellow, or bright like Green. But overall, he likes being Blue—except when he’s with Red. Red is a hothead who likes to pick on Blue. Yellow, Orange, Green, and Purple don’t like what they see, but what can they do?

When no one speaks up, things get out of hand—until One comes along. He shows the other colors how they can count on each other. In the end, when just one stands up for what’s right, it makes it easier for everyone else to stand with them.

One is a story about how bullying doesn’t go away when it’s ignored—it only gets worse. And yet, when just one person takes a stand, it makes it easier for others to take a stand with them. The narrative touches on themes of individuality, gentleness, kindness, and bravery. Written and illustrated by Kathryn Otoshi. Published by Ko Kids Books.

When Red starts picking on Blue, things get out of hand—until One shows the colors how they can count on each other.

Familius Presents

5 Minutes or Less

Elementary

Early Childhood

Happy Holidays

All Seasons

Sick Day Stories

H-E-L-P! Some VERY cold numbers are in danger — it's so cold outside, they're almost frozen! But, YOU can help. Count the numbers out loud and see if you can warm them up. Hurry!

This playful adventure of a story teaches numbers, counting, colors, seasons, patterns and even differences in climate. Little ones will love being a part of the story as they help save the day! 

The Very Cold, Freezing, No-Number Day is another hit storybook from family-focussed publisher Familius. Written by Ashley N. Sorenson and illustrated by David Miles.

Some VERY cold numbers are in danger, and YOU can help. Count out loud to warm the numbers up!

The Very Cold, Freezing, No-Number Day

Sing-alongs and Music

Another hit by the musical group Ants Ants Ants, this counting song will have you singing all day! It’s a catchy and unforgettable way to learn, and have fun!

Grab the kiddos and kangaroos and sing along, while they all count up to 6!

6 Pickup Sticks

Bilingual Books

Language and Vocabulary

Ocean

Harry Bear and his friends are back, this time in English and Spanish! Dive in, splash along, and count all the fun fish as they swim in the lake. From one to ten, and from diez to uno, count them all while learning opposites like short, long / corto, largo; descriptions like yellow, blue / amarillo, azul; actions like swim, dive / nadar, saltar; and so much more!

10 Little Fish combines numbers with simple adjectives ("fish above, fish below; seven fish, fast and slow") and simple verbs ("swim and dive fish, here are five fish"). This fun story is a perfect way to introducing kiddos to language arts in both English y Español.

Published by Blue Apple Books, 10 Little Fish is written by Harriet Ziefert and illustrated by Elliot Kreloff.


Yellow fish, blue fish, we count, two fish. Pez amarillo, pez azul, contamos dos peces.

10 Little Fish • 10 Pececitos

Ten funny, not-too-scary monsters have a problem. They each need one more. One hungry monster needs an extra cookie. One sad monster would love one more balloon. One grumpy monster needs another apple to juggle, while a candy-loving monster could really use one more jelly bean. One monster longs for one more strawberry—and one grouchy monster needs another cracker.

Will each and every monster get their wish? What about the monster who not only wants one more teddy bear, but also needs one extra goodnight kiss from its mom-ster? Come along for the count and find out.

Silly and educational, Monster Needs One More! is a rhyming primer that introduces the concepts of counting and addition. Written by Harriet Ziefert, illustrated by Natalie Marshall, and published by Blue Apple Books.

What do these monsters have in common? From jelly beans to teddy bears to goodnight kisses, they all want just one more.

Monster Needs One More!

Sometimes, two is too little. Sometimes, one is too much—and sometimes, zero feels just right. How can things add up so differently? Small things like acorns, keys, and breadcrumbs. Medium things like dogs, umbrellas, and bicycles. Big things like trees, rain clouds, and the sun. Even things that are too difficult to measure, like saying hello to a friend for the very first time.

Let’s find out how looking at numbers differently can lead to some pretty big ideas. One by one, two by two: Will it all be enough in the end? The truth is, it depends on what you’re counting. And really, it depends on you.

In One is a Lot (Except When It's Not), author Muon Thi Van takes a thoughtful look at how the value of numbers can depend on our individual perspectives. With lyrical text and vibrant illustrations by Pierre Pratt, the book explores themes of scarcity, friendship, and how things change over time. One is a Lot (Except When It's Not) is published by Kids Can Press.

Sometimes, one is too much—and sometimes, it’s not enough. When is one just right? Turns out, as often as it’s not.

One is a Lot (Except When It's Not)

Camp Vooks

Animals

It’s a fun day at the lake for Harry Bear and his friends! And what’s that in the water? Big fish, little fish, short fish, long fish, even blue and yellow fish! Can you help Harry Bear count them all?

With engaging rhymes and colorful artwork, kiddos will have fun counting and noticing similarities between different types of fish! Harry Bear and Friends: Count Fish is published by Blue Apple Books, with pictures by Elliot Kreloff.


There are so many fun fish in the lake! Can you help Harry Bear count them all?

Harry Bear and Friends: Count Fish

Vehicles

Brightly Storytime Presents

Foundational Reading

How We Work

Bulldozers and back-hoes, pavers and plows, trailers and tractors–the world is filled with so many types of trucks! Imagine the fun you could have if you could drive them all! And what if you could bring your best friends along with you? Hop along for a thrilling ride! This playful romp is sure to delight truck lovers everywhere!

Ms. Linda reads about bulldozers and back-hoes, pavers and plows, trailers and tractors–the world is filled with so many types of trucks! 

With Any Luck I'll Drive a Truck

S.T.E.A.M.

There’s one white egg snuggled on Papa’s feet in a land of ice and snow. And two eggs, stuck together, warmed by a furry tail in a tunnel by a stream. There are three eggs, tiny as jewels, laid by a fluttery Mom on tasty plants of green—and four eggs of sky blue, in a nest of grass and mud on a branch in someone’s backyard. Seven eggs, oval and white, buried by two hind feet in the sand by the pond. Ten eggs, bigger than big, laid by the largest bird in the world.

From one up to ten, there are all kinds of eggs laid by all kinds of parents in all sorts of places. And who will these babies be when the eggs finally hatch? You’ll just have to wait and see.

With hints to help children guess what animals or insects will hatch, Eggs 1, 2, 3: Who Will the Babies Be? introduces easy concepts about birthing environments and habitats. Written by Janet Halfmann, illustrated by Betsy Thompson, and published by Blue Apple Books.

Who will the babies be when these eggs finally hatch? You’ll just have to wait and see.

Eggs 1, 2, 3: Who Will the Babies Be?

Get ready to dive under the sea, and count 1, 2, 3! Join in with happy swimmer friends who turn numbers and counting into splish splash fun!

Under the Sea 1, 2, 3 is published by Kidsbooks®.

Happy under water friends turn numbers and counting into splish splash fun!

Under the Sea 1, 2, 3

Explore math concepts with these engaging stories.