Meet Dexter, a soon-to-be kindergartner! Perfect for: Kids who like to roar their terrible roars and gnash their terrible teeth. Find The Maggie B. at your local library. Zin! Understanding numbers is one of the most important early math concepts a young child can grasp, and counting books are a great way to lay the foundation. Queen Daisy has a problem that many wiggly children will be able to identify with: Her feet just can’t behave themselves. Author: Danielle Bruckert Excerpt: Book 1 … Find Snowmen at Night at your local library. It includes positive messages on caring for and building trust with animals. by: One White Wishing Stone by Doris K. Gayzagian is a beautiful book. Find Tikki Tikki Tembo at your local library. <– That was written in 2008 and now over 2 years later my son still likes this book and has grown with it, now doing the counting all by himself. What I love about this book is that the number is not shown on the same page as the objects the child is being asked to count. The page with 100 stars really has 100 stars on it, count and see! Janet Squires, illustrated by: Holly Berry - (HarperCollins, 2005) 32 pages. In his first week of school, a young boy watches other children master skills to the delight of the teachers. These books are aimed at kindergarten and nursery age children, but also great for early grades learning to read and for ESL. Brian Floca - (Atheneum, 2007) 48 pages. The prose is simple, clear and understated, supported by detailed illustrations that let kids peek at details on the boat including its machinery, the wheel, and even their laundry hung out to dry on deck. Yet, who will run the kingdom? It’s only a matter of time before she is turning the otters onto Harry Potter and satisfying the panda’s request for more books in Chinese! The Cat in the Hat is back to remind us that reading can be done everywhere and anywhere, upside down, on a train, or even with your eyes shut! My son loved the illustrations by Sylvia Long and after reading it wanted to play hide and seek just like the rabbits in the book. There’s a real surprise ending to this must-read for any child who is feeling those “first day jitters.” Older children as well as pre-schoolers will relate to this story. I bought her 3 or 4 with PreK content books, one with about 200 pages and she finished it in one week. David Shannon - (Blue Sky Press, 1999) 32 pages. Find Detective LaRue at your local library. Pete has nothing to do on a dreary, rainy day until his father turns him into a pizza. However, in the years since it’s become a favorite and nothing beats a board book for when toddlers get to that destructo stage. Jonah Winter, illustrated by: Ana Juan - (Arthur A. Levine Books, 2002) 32 pages. Find Look What Came From The United States at your local library. When they see all the happy faces leaving the library, the animals realize the fun must be happening inside. by: by: See a few other number stories from June 2002. by: Find Safety at the Swimming Pool at your local library. Deborah Diesen, illustrated by: Dan Hanna - (Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2008) 32 pages. This is a wonderful book full of possibilities. Find Great Estimations at your local library. Kindergarten. By including a reusable shopping bag, this book gives even the youngest readers a tool for reducing their carbon footprint. Molly McGrew the librarian mistakenly drives the bookmobile to the zoo! This lighthearted, comic-book style story takes readers on a trip through an art museum. You count the instruments as they come on stage for a performance and not only is this a great counting book, but it introduced musical instruments in its rhyming text and super fun pictures. Cynthia DeFelice, illustrated by: Andrea U'Ren - (Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 2006) 32 pages. His apprehensions are quickly overcome when he finds a classroom full of friends and fun things to do. Bernard Ashley, illustrated by: Derek Brazell - (Crown, 1992) 32 pages. Katie Davis - (Harcourt Children's Books, 2005) 32 pages. I am so glad it did. by: by: Forced to accompany her older brother to the library for three afternoons in a row, Beatrice discovers the magic of books after becoming entranced by a read-aloud. Michelle Knudsen, illustrated by: Kevin Hawkes - (Candlewick Press, 2006) 48 pages. by: Tell me about it in comments so we can keep building this list together! Find Cornelius P. Mud, Are You Ready for Bed? I am biased though my little man is really really into instruments and loves this book. The effect is captivating! Fun dinosaur characters explain important facts about friendship. My son will sit for the first 5-6 pages, even though the whole book is too long for him now at two and a half years old. Find Alice the Fairy at your local library. Find I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly at your local library. Check out the 2013 short-but-sweet film adaptation (it clocks in at less than 30 minutes). Budding readers will appreciate Dr. Seuss’ trademark humor about one of their favorite new activities. Mem Fox, illustrated by: Judy Horacek - (Harcourt Brace, 2004) 32 pages. From the stellar illustrations to the somewhat long-winded but sweet story, it’s a picture book that resonates with kids. The rhyming text will enchant even the youngest world traveler , this is a must for any jet setting family! Don and Audrey Wood - (Harcourt Brace, 1987) 32 pages. Perfect for: Kids who like historical fiction. Find The Three Little Fish and the Big Bad Shark at your local library. Find The Queen’s Feet at your local library. by: Fish encounters numerous friends, like Mr. Jelly, Mr. Students get a taste of history in an entertaining way. Parents need to know this book offers positive, common sense lessons that build math awareness and quantity recognition. by: Children of all ages can relate to the fact that King Bidgood is having so much fun in his bathtub that he does not want to get out! Goodnight Moon 123 by Margaret Wise Brown uses the familiar illustrations from the classic book by Margaret Wise Brown and turns it into a counting book. Kevin Davis - (Franklin Watts Books, 1999) 32 pages. by: Audrey Wood, illustrated by: Bruce Wood - (Blue Sky Press, 2001) 40 pages. The wolf’s delightfully outrageous story is a surefire attention-grabber, while the silly yet radiant artwork adds to the book’s appeal. Did I skip your favorite? The book charts the small family’s adjustment to one another with lots of homey details and enough subtle insight to weather repeated readings. by: I love the bios at the end of the book because I want to learn more about jazz too. You count chickens as they dance all different styles, my favorite being the chickens who dance the hula ! Peggy Rathmann - (Putnam Juvenile, 2003) 40 pages. Kids don’t have to be cat owners or feline devotees to appreciate this book, as they will easily identify with the rich, inner world of Walter’s make-believe exploits. G. Brian Karas - (Putnam, 2005) 32 pages. Light filters through the forest, and the baby animals discover a mother deer is resting. Cat, Squirrel and Duck set out for salt. I see 1, 2, 3 trees. The Robot Bedtime Book. at your local library. Young listeners will identify with the young boy as he tries to find something special he can do to show his new friends and to find a place in the group. by: Chicka Chicka 1, 2, 3, by Bill Martin, Jr. by: He encounters lessons along the way and ultimately finds that the secret lies within himself and in the natural world around him. This incredible book — recipient of the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award — delights with kid-friendly facts about Kenya, a map, Kiswahili greetings and sayings, and a recipe to make your own pancakes. The surprise ending is guaranteed to put a smile on the face of any young child who is concerned about that all-important first day. This book is awesome for multi-age groups because although the text is simple there are two levels of math on each page. by: Trixie and her inseparable Knuffle Bunny accompany Daddy to their neighborhood laundromat to do the family wash. Marvin the ape has escaped from the zoo and is fitting into everyday life quite nicely. Her courageous life is accurately portrayed in this richly emotional book, with poetic text, playful font, and surreal drawings. Ten on the Sled by Kim Norman is a really fun and educational book. This reissue about a father/daughter switch (he’s tired of his job in advertising; she’s tired of kindergarten) is just as fresh and funny as it was 24 years ago when it was first published. Today, Kindergarten Planet and I are excited to share our favorite, super fun books about Math! by: Start by reading Monkey and Me together and be amazed when you see your child reading it alone again and again. My Little Sister Ate One Hare by Bill Grossman is a funny counting book that counts all the disgusting things the narrator’s sister ate from 1-10. at your local library. Find I Can Read With My Eyes Shut at your local library. It was a great opportunity to practice one to one correspondence as he counted on each page. They discover some of the best things to do with leaves. It’s time for another post in my Teaching with Math Story Books series! This is the kind of day that Nate is having. Carole Weatherford, illustrated by: Kadir Nelson - (Hyperion Books for Children, 2006) 41 pages. Will Mom and Dad come home to their chimps, tucked away in bed, or will the mischievous monkeys make a mess instead? Lucia Raatma - (Bridgestone Books, 1999) 24 pages. Join David and his friend Georgie as they learn karate. by: The Princess in Black series by Shannon Hale . Will the zoo find him before one of the other animals follows suit? There is no text just simple aerial illustrations of a field as it evolves one number at a time. Explore the world of math within reading and telling stories! Parents need to know that there is not much to be concerned about here, but some things may need explanation and context. This book is written for younger children, pre-K as well as K. Perfect for: Kids who are nervous about starting school. In Jane Yolen’s gentle new bedtime book, we see how hibernating animals everywhere use wintertime for sweet dreams. Using watercolor artwork and poetic free verse, the author explains what dust is, the different kinds of dust, its many sources (pollen, house dust, dust storms, fires, volcanic ash), and how dust colors the sunsets that we see. This wonderful book presents a typical day at school for eight youngsters. One, Two, Three by Tom Slaughter is super simple, bold, bright, and a great counting book! Wendy Cheyette Lewison, illustrated by: Pam Paparone - (Viking, 2004) 32 pages. Perfect for: Kids who like adventure stories. by: Families can talk about Keeker’s frustration with her pony, Plum. Children who can’t remember where their bikes, shoes, book bags or jackets are will chant “Tikki Tikki Tembo-No Sa Rembo-Chari Bari Ruchi-Pip Peri Pembo” for years to come. Parents need to know that this clever fairy tale includes a maiden-eating ogre and the maiden who cuts her way out of the ogre’s belly, meanwhile slashing his black heart. Simple duck counting as well as addition to arrive at the same number. Julie Daneberg, illustrated by: Judith Dufour Love - (Charlesbridge Publishing, 2000) 32 pages. Anno’s Counting Book by Mitsumasa Anno almost didn’t make it into my library bag. Story ... Avoid frustration and help children learn to love numbers with these math stories for kids, pulled from our comprehensive learning program, Brainzy. You can find colouring pages from these books on my website here http://www.paulstickland.co.uk/Free-Dinosaur-Downloads The animals at the local farm head to town looking for excitement. at your local library. by: by: Many children will relate to Wemberly, a little mouse who has many worries. Julie Andrews-Edwards, illustrated by: Gennady Spirin - (HarperCollins, 2003) 40 pages. The main character runs from roadrunners, javelinas and long-horned cattle until a coyote eats him. Mark Teague - (Scholastic, 2004) 32 pages. See more illustrated stories from South Australia (June 5, 2002). Jim Ayelsworth, illustrated by: Henry Cole - (Dutton Juvenile, 2003) 32 pages. Jane Yolen and Heidi Stemple, illustrated by: Brooke Dyer - (HarperCollins, 2007) 32 pages. Joanne Ryder - (Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2006) 32 pages. See a duck gets stuck in the muck and while others are eager to help the duck isn’t unstuck until they all work together. See more ideas about math classroom, education math, math activities. at your local library. Miss Tilly brings fluffy bunny Marshmallow home to live with her tabby cat Oliver. How does Darcy fulfill her grandmother’s prediction? by: Find Dinosaurs Alive and Well: A Guide to Good Health at your local library. The book’s gritty theme, that inner strength can conquer all challenges, is ideal for young artists, little ones feeling under the weather, and complainers needing a pick-me-up. Kindergarten. Sign up above and receive all new No Time for Flash Cards posts directly in your email inbox. A wolf with a discerning palate makes a charming villain in this tasty adventure of predator, prey and yummy food. by: by: by: I don’t think that this book quite answers the question, but it does start you thinking. The rich colors of the hens, the golden hay and the yellow chicks were all expertly executed. by: When you get to th… Kate McMullan, illustrated by: Jim McMullan - (HarperCollins, 2006) 36 pages. Do not read this book with your child until they understand addition and counting. Young Peter wakes up to find that snow has fallen — and he can’t wait to go outside and play! My class was nuts about this book a few years ago and my son has greatly enjoyed it since infancy. (“No one saw hay like Claude Monet. I chose these books because they aren’t just generic counting books, they are fantastic books that also have counting in them. Jane O'Connor, illustrated by: Robin Preiss Glasser - (HarperCollins, 2008) 32 pages. The baby animals quietly approach to find a brand-new baby — a fawn. Audrey Penn, illustrated by: Ruth E. Harper and Nancy M. Leak - (Child & Family Press, 1993) 32 pages. Your kindergartener will get familiar with all the aspects of a school in this leveled book. One afternoon, during a town fair, a group of mischievous babies crawls away from their families. This small treasure explores Irish famine and emigration. by: by: Kids will never see dirt the same way again after award-winning photo-essayist Raymond Bial takes you on this eye-opening, fun and “dirty” tour of one of the planet’s most precious resources. Learn the tricks up every mathematician’s sleeve. Readers see the equation first and the objects they are counting are usually hidden so you will have to turn the page to figure it out. This is an amusing take on the inner life of one Walter Kitty (aka “Fang”), loosely styled after the famous short story by James Thurber. Beatrice doesn’t like books, reading or the library. Visually it reminds me of an impressionist painting, the soft beach colors used by illustrator Kristina Swarner are calming and pretty. Book! Award-winning picture-book treatment of Tubman. minor formatting changes have been made to the original work for ease of reading on our website. Originally published in 1963, this is the story of Max, who puts on a wolf suit, causes mischief, gets sassy with his mother and is sent to bed without any dinner. 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