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My Very First Book of Numbers

by Eric Carle

Book Details

Publisher:Penguin
Published:2006-01-19
Pages:20
Format:paperback
Language:en
ISBN:039924509X

Reading Info

Age Range:3-5

About This Book

Can you tell how many cherries there are? How many apples? In the brilliantly colorful My Very First Book of Numbers, children can find the number of fruits in the bottom half of a page that matches the number of boxes and numerals in the top half. This new, bilingual edition will also allow them to match English and Spanish words for each. Children will love solving the puzzles of this clever, vibrant book.

Our Review

This innovative counting book offers young children a hands-on approach to number recognition through its clever split-page design. Little fingers can flip through the top section showing numerals and quantity boxes while matching them to colorful fruit illustrations below. The bilingual edition adds an extra layer of learning by presenting both English and Spanish number words side by side. Eric Carle's signature collage artwork makes each page burst with vibrant colors that immediately capture attention.

What sets this early math concept book apart is its interactive puzzle format that transforms counting practice into an engaging game. Children develop crucial number sense as they physically manipulate the pages to find correct matches between symbols, quantities, and words. The sturdy board book construction withstands repeated use by eager preschoolers who delight in the satisfaction of solving each number challenge. This bilingual counting adventure provides foundational math skills while naturally introducing Spanish vocabulary in a way that feels like pure discovery.

Themes

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Juvenile Nonfiction