{"id":3696,"date":"2021-12-21T19:52:23","date_gmt":"2021-12-21T19:52:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/?p=3696"},"modified":"2021-12-21T19:52:23","modified_gmt":"2021-12-21T19:52:23","slug":"best-counting-books-for-young-learners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/best-counting-books-for-young-learners\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Fun Counting Books for Young Learners"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Check out these fun&nbsp;counting books&nbsp;for kids!<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s never too early to teach your child their&nbsp;ABCs&nbsp;and 123s. You can get your kid started on&nbsp;math concepts&nbsp;even before they start to talk. With creative stories, bright illustrations and easy-to-follow text,&nbsp;counting books&nbsp;are a&nbsp;fun way&nbsp;to engage&nbsp;young children&nbsp;in&nbsp;early math&nbsp;and get &#8217;em excited to count to 10, 20 and next stop 100!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a look at our\u00a0favorite\u00a0counting books\u00a0right here on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\">Epic<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"counting-books-on-epic\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Counting Books\u00a0on Epic\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"kahlos-koalas-1-2-3-count-art-with-me\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/book\/70420737\/kahlos-koalas-1-2-3-count-art-with-me\"><strong>Kahlo&#8217;s Koalas: 1, 2, 3, Count Art with Me<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>By: Grace Helmer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ages:\u00a0<\/strong>4 &amp; under<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>&#8220;Kahlo&#8217;s Koalas&#8221; is a&nbsp;great book&nbsp;for not only teaching your kid to counting, but introducing them to some of the world&#8217;s best artists. Little ones can count animal characters framed in unique styles of real-life artists, like &#8220;Picasso Panda&#8221; and &#8220;Kahlo Koala.&#8221;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ever-changing art styles will surprise and delight your little one with the turn of every page. Who says math and art don&#8217;t go well together?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/book\/70420737\/kahlos-koalas-1-2-3-count-art-with-me\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"396\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Kahlos-Koalas-1-2-3-Count-Art-with-Me.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3704\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Kahlos-Koalas-1-2-3-Count-Art-with-Me.jpeg 396w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Kahlos-Koalas-1-2-3-Count-Art-with-Me-320x404.jpeg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"national-geographic-little-kids-look-learn-count\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/book\/9039098\/national-geographic-little-kids-look-and-learn-count\"><strong>National Geographic Little Kids Look &amp; Learn: Count!\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>By: National Geographic Kids<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ages:\u00a0<\/strong>4 &amp; under<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>National Geographic&#8217;s stunning photography takes the stage in this \u00a0first installment in the popular &#8220;Look &amp; Learn&#8221; series. With vivid images and fun facts, kids can count real animals and sea creatures in their natural habitats, and learn about how they eat and live along the way. This book is great for building\u00a0number recognition\u00a0and nurturing curiosity about our natural world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/book\/9039098\/national-geographic-little-kids-look-and-learn-count\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"757\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/National-Geographic-Little-Kids-Look-and-Learn-Count.jpeg\" alt=\"Counting Books: National Geographic Little Kids Look and Learn- Count!\" class=\"wp-image-3701\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/National-Geographic-Little-Kids-Look-and-Learn-Count.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/National-Geographic-Little-Kids-Look-and-Learn-Count-320x404.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/National-Geographic-Little-Kids-Look-and-Learn-Count-560x707.jpeg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"one-two-three-dim-sum-a-mandarin-english-counting-book\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/app\/read\/72543\"><strong>One, Two, Three Dim Sum: A Mandarin-English\u00a0Counting Book<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>By: Rich Lo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ages:\u00a0<\/strong>4 &amp; Under<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>What&#8217;s more fun than counting in one language? Counting in two! \u201cOne, Two, Three Dim Sum\u201d is the\u00a0perfect book\u00a0for Mandarin-English speaking tots and parents interested in planting the seeds for future language learning as their kids get older. This digital version of the\u00a0board book\u00a0also makes for a delicious primer into the world of Chinese foods.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/app\/read\/72543\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"757\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/One-Two-Three-Dim-Sum.jpeg\" alt=\"One, Two, Three Dim Sum\" class=\"wp-image-3702\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/One-Two-Three-Dim-Sum.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/One-Two-Three-Dim-Sum-320x404.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/One-Two-Three-Dim-Sum-560x707.jpeg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"bedtime-123\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/app\/read\/55735\"><strong>Bedtime 123<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Written by: Eric Walters<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Illustrated by: Jos\u00e9e Bisaillon<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ages:<\/strong>\u00a01-3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>If your kid loves listening to stories before bed, here&#8217;s a great&nbsp;read-aloud&nbsp;to help you sneak in a quick counting lesson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cBedtime 123\u201d follows creatures of the forest as they drift off to sleep at the day&#8217;s end. You can help your child count the moon and stars coming out, chicks cuddling and foxes snuggling. This soothing, gorgeously illustrated book is simple enough for young&nbsp;learners&nbsp;to follow, and gentle enough to lull them to sleep, just like the creatures on the farm.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/app\/read\/55735\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"757\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Bedtime-123.jpeg\" alt=\"Bedtime 123\" class=\"wp-image-3705\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Bedtime-123.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Bedtime-123-320x404.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Bedtime-123-560x707.jpeg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"the-twelve-days-of-winter-a-school-counting-book\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/app\/read\/73815\"><strong>The Twelve Days of Winter: A School\u00a0Counting Book<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Written by: Deborah Lee Rose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Illustrated by: Carey Armstrong-Ellis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ages:<\/strong>\u00a01-3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>\u201cThe Twelve Days of Winter\u201d follows a teacher and her students as they explore different holiday activities. They play with jingle bells, and create paper snowflakes and even make igloos out of sugar cubes. But as the story progresses, it moves deeper and deeper into happy holiday chaos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inspired by &#8220;The 12 Days of Christmas,&#8221; this zany rhyming&nbsp;number&nbsp;book&nbsp;will keep your kid giggling as they count along to the silly antics.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/app\/read\/73815\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"757\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/The-Twelve-Days-of-Winter-A-School-Counting-Book.jpeg\" alt=\"Counting Books: The Twelve Days of Winter- A School Counting Book\" class=\"wp-image-3703\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/The-Twelve-Days-of-Winter-A-School-Counting-Book.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/The-Twelve-Days-of-Winter-A-School-Counting-Book-320x404.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/The-Twelve-Days-of-Winter-A-School-Counting-Book-560x707.jpeg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"13-ways-to-eat-a-fly\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/book\/83928275\/13-ways-to-eat-a-fly\"><strong>13 Ways To Eat A Fly<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Written by: Sue Heavenrich<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Illustrated by: David Clark<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ages:<\/strong>\u00a05-7<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Thirteen flies become tasty snacks in this funny STEM\u00a0picture book. When a swarm of flies buzzes along, one by one they get snatched up by a predator along the way. From getting zapped or wrapped, to liquefied or zombified, the science is real, and offers plenty of gross-factor to tickle young readers as they learn about predators and prey\u2014and\u00a0subtraction, too. It even includes a bug-eating guide with nutritional info!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/book\/83928275\/13-ways-to-eat-a-fly\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"757\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/13-Ways-to-Eat-a-Fly.jpeg\" alt=\"Counting Books: 13 Ways to Eat a Fly\" class=\"wp-image-3699\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/13-Ways-to-Eat-a-Fly.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/13-Ways-to-Eat-a-Fly-320x404.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/13-Ways-to-Eat-a-Fly-560x707.jpeg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"chicka-chicka-1-2-3-audiobook\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/app\/read\/14188\">Chicka Chicka 1, 2, 3<\/a>\u00a0(Audiobook)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Written by: Bill Martin, Jr. and Michael Sampson<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Illustrated by:&nbsp;Lois Ehlert<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ages:\u00a0<\/strong>3-7<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>&#8220;1 told 2 and 2 told 3, &#8216;I&#8217;ll race you to the top of the apple tree.'&#8221; If you thought the alphabet-themed &#8220;Chicka Chicka Boom Boom&#8221; was a stunning, fun-filled read, get ready for even more zany learning fun with this lively\u00a0counting book. Your kid will love following along, as numbers 1 through 101 race up the apple tree (and then wind up in a pile at the bottom) in this rollicking sing-along version.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/video\/27429481\/chicka-chicka-1-2-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"792\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Chick-Chicka-123.jpeg\" alt=\"Most Beautiful Picture Books: Chick Chicka 123\" class=\"wp-image-3571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Chick-Chicka-123.jpeg 792w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Chick-Chicka-123-320x404.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Chick-Chicka-123-560x707.jpeg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"counting-the-stars-the-story-of-katherine-johnson-nasa-mathematician-animated-book\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/video\/78337723\/counting-the-stars-the-story-of-katherine-johnson-nasa-mathematician\">Counting the Stars: The Story of Katherine Johnson, NASA Mathematician<\/a>\u00a0(Animated Book)\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Written by: Lesa Cline-Ransome<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Illustrated by: Ra\u00fal Col\u00f3n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ages:\u00a0<\/strong>5-7<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>\u201cCounting the Stars\u201d tells the story of Katherine Johnson, a NASA mathematician. Along with a team of other talented female mathematicians, she worked as what was known as NASA&#8217;s &#8220;human computers&#8221; in the 1950s and \u201860s. Their work, mostly done by hand, was essential for launching some of the first US spacecraft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not exactly a&nbsp;counting book, but it is a fascinating and empowering way to introduce your kindergarten,&nbsp;first-grade&nbsp;and second-grade kid to the important role&nbsp;math concepts&nbsp;play in scientific and social progress.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/video\/78337723\/counting-the-stars-the-story-of-katherine-johnson-nasa-mathematician\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"337\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Counting-the-Stars-The-Story-of-Katherine-Johnson-NASA-Mathematician.jpeg\" alt=\"Counting the Stars- The Story of Katherine Johnson, NASA Mathematician\" class=\"wp-image-3700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Counting-the-Stars-The-Story-of-Katherine-Johnson-NASA-Mathematician.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Counting-the-Stars-The-Story-of-Katherine-Johnson-NASA-Mathematician-320x180.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Counting-the-Stars-The-Story-of-Katherine-Johnson-NASA-Mathematician-560x315.jpeg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"just-a-minute-a-trickster-tale-and-counting-book\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/app\/read\/72997\"><strong>Just a Minute: A Trickster Tale and\u00a0Counting Book<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>By: Yuyi Morales<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ages:\u00a0<\/strong>5-7<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>A gentlemanly skeleton in a top hat named Se\u00f1or Galavera shows up at the door and says it&#8217;s time for Grandma Beetle to come with him. But, the spirited old woman refuses and tells him to wait &#8220;just a minute&#8221; with a knowing smile. One minute turns into two bowls of tea, then three stacks of tortillas, building toward a sweetly clever ending that will warm your kid&#8217;s heart. This stunningly illustrated bilingual\u00a0picture book\u00a0is a vibrant tribute to the richness of Mexican culture.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/app\/read\/72997\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"757\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Just-a-Minute-Trickster.jpeg\" alt=\"Just a Minute Trickster\" class=\"wp-image-3697\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Just-a-Minute-Trickster.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Just-a-Minute-Trickster-320x404.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Just-a-Minute-Trickster-560x707.jpeg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"sheep-wont-sleep-counting-by-2s-5s-and-10s\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/book\/52739172\/sheep-wont-sleep-counting-by-2s-5s-and-10s\"><strong>Sheep Won&#8217;t Sleep: Counting by 2s, 5s, and 10s<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Written by: Judy Cox<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Illustrated by: Nina Coneo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ages:\u00a0<\/strong>5-7<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Clarissa can&#8217;t sleep so, like lots of folks, she decides to count some sheep. But before she knows it, there are 10 sheep in her room! One sheep advises her to try counting alpacas instead. Soon she&#8217;s surrounded by llamas, yaks and all sorts of wooly animals bouncing, bleating animals around her room. So Clarissa counts backward until she finds herself alone and goes to sleep. Share some laughs as you learn\u00a0skip counting\u00a0by twos, fives and tens with this charming little book.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/book\/52739172\/sheep-wont-sleep-counting-by-2s-5s-and-10s\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"757\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Sheep-Wont-Sleep.jpeg\" alt=\"Counting Books: Sheep Won't Sleep\" class=\"wp-image-3698\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Sheep-Wont-Sleep.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Sheep-Wont-Sleep-320x404.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Sheep-Wont-Sleep-560x707.jpeg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"other-recommendations\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Other Recommendations \u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Want more? Here are some additional&nbsp;counting book&nbsp;titles available off our platform, all available on&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/\">Amazon<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"mouse-count\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mouse Count<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>By:&nbsp;Ellen Stoll Walsh<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ten little mice find themselves in a stand-off against a hungry snake. Who&#8217;s going to win in this&nbsp;countdown?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"the-very-hungry-caterpillar\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Very Hungry Caterpillar<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>By:&nbsp;Eric Carle<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A very hungry caterpillar chomps its way through your book. Count along and find out how much it eats in this cutout book by the iconic&nbsp;Eric Carle.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"my-first-counting-book\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>My\u00a0First\u00a0Counting Book<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Written by: Lilian Moore<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Illustrated by: Garth Williams<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ages:&nbsp;<\/strong>2-5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This book introduces kids to adorable animals with fun rhymes,&nbsp;numerals&nbsp;and charming illustrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"ten-black-dots\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ten Black Dots<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>By:\u00a0Donald Crews<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ages:&nbsp;<\/strong>4-8<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What can you do with&nbsp;ten black dots? This books lets kids explore their creativity as they&nbsp;practice counting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s our list of&nbsp;counting book&nbsp;titles! Want to find more fun, educational&nbsp;children\u2019s books&nbsp;that kids of all ages can enjoy? Check out some more&nbsp;book lists&nbsp;in our&nbsp;previous posts: \u201c<a href=\"http:\/\/getepic.com\/learn\/best-kids-books-to-read-online\/\">Best Kids\u2019 Books to Read Online<\/a>,\u201d \u201c<a href=\"http:\/\/getepic.com\/learn\/best-comic-books-for-kids\/\">Best Comic Books for Kids<\/a>\u201d and \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/best-picture-books-for-4th-graders\/\">Best&nbsp;Picture Books&nbsp;for 4th Graders<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"post-excerpt\">Check out these fun&nbsp;counting books&nbsp;for kids!&nbsp; It&#8217;s never too early to teach your child their&nbsp;ABCs&nbsp;and 123s. You can get your kid started on&nbsp;math concepts&nbsp;even before they start to talk. 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