Don't Forget Dexter!


Lindsay Ward - 2018
    Rexter, the toughest, coolest dinosaur ever. At least he likes to think so. When his best friend, Jack, leaves him behind at the doctor’s office, Dexter T. Rexter panics. First he tries to find Jack. Then he sings their special song. Then he sings their special song even louder. But when Jack still doesn’t appear, Dexter starts to wonder. What if he’s being replaced by another toy? It can’t be—after all, he can STOMP, RAWR, and CHOMP! Right? Right?!This hilariously neurotic dinosaur will do whatever it takes to get his friend back—even asking the reader’s advice—in this first book of a brand-new series.

Piggies


Audrey Wood - 1991
    Don Wood’s oil paintings explode with mirth and magic and will engage all young readers."Trying to describe these luxuriant, witty pictures doesn’t really work, however; seeing is believing, and what luck for us there’s so much to see."--Booklist

Race Car Count


Rebecca Kai Dotlich - 2015
    Race car 1 honks look at me!He zooms in front with the turn of a key.Race car 2 is close behind.The sound of vroom is on his mind.This simple, rhyming text is perfect for reinforcing counting with young children, and the vibrant, energetic illustrations make this a terrific package for the youngest vehicle enthusiasts.

Bear in a Square


Stella Blackstone - 1998
    'Bear in a Square' is designed to offer young children practice in shape recognition.

123 Dream


Kim Krans - 2016
    Delicate watercolor accents, an infusion of all-embracing spirituality, and an engrossing search-and-find element make this enchanting book a collectible for all ages.

The Noisy Counting Book


Susan Schade - 1987
    Toddlers love to count along and imitate the animals as they count. The big frog's trademark GA-DUNK becomes more fun to say with every page.Thanks to this new board book edition, parents, teachers, and librarians who have searched in vain for an affordable used copy will finally be able to share this gem with a whole new generation of GA-DUNKing toddlers at story time.

Counting with Barefoot Critters


Teagan White - 2016
    What is a day of counting with Barefoot Critters?ReadingMaking pancakesHelping friendsExploringSwimmingPlaying piratesLearning about numbers!Join this adorable cast of animal characters as they explore numbers and counting over the course of a day, having fun at all stops along the way.

Count the Monkeys


Mac Barnett - 2013
    Full of fun reader interactions and keeps readers guessing until the very last page! Matching Mac Barnett's brilliant wit are Kevin Cornell's luminous illustrations, which will have young readers begging to count the monkeys all over again.

Zoe's First Book of Seasons


Heather Au - 2010
    Zoe and her Sesame Street friends present their favorite activities for each season of the year -- sitting in the park in spring, going to the beach in the summer, playing in the leaves in fall and sledding in the winter.

One Was Johnny: A Counting Book


Maurice Sendak - 1962
    ‘One was Johnny -- but that's not all, count all the others who came to call.'

Abigail


Catherine Rayner - 2013
    One day, she tries to count the spots on her friend Ladybug, but the little bug scurries away. Abigail tries to count Zebra's stripes and Cheetah's spots, but her friends just won't stand still! After several more unsuccessful attempts, Abigail begins to wonder if there's anything at all that she can count. Then, she has an idea.

Ten in the Den


John Butler - 2005
    But as the animal friends roll over to make more room, one animal after another gently tumbles out of the cozy den...until Little Mouse is left all alone. But Little Mouse misses his friends, so he comes up with the perfect solution to his problem.John Butler's charming version of a children's favorite countdown to bedtime features a simple but playful text and soft, pastel-colored illustrations of bright-eyed baby animals. The result is an irresistible read-aloud story that will invite delighted responses from young children.

Alphaprints: 123


Roger Priddy - 2014
    The imaginative, rhythmic text is fun to read and listen to, and the individual ridges on all of the finger and thumb prints are embossed, adding a tactile, interactive element.

Fish, Swish! Splash, Dash!: Counting Round and Round


Suse MacDonald - 2007
    turn the book around, and then count down. It's two books in one! Children will learn to count from one to ten with this inventive, entertaining novelty book from Caldecott Honor winner Suse MacDonald! As the die-cut pages are turned, they create a lively, vibrant scene. And when little ones reach the end of the book, they'll find that they can flip it around and then count down--from ten to one!

The Tale of the Clownfish and the Great Shark


Lily Lexington - 2012
    He takes the dare, only to learn the shark is a misunderstood, friendly sort, who gladly offers a tooth to the Clownfish so he can win his dare. The shark invites all the little fishes to come and visit whenever they want, because he gets lonely.