Arithmechicks Add Up by Anne Marie Stephens (Preschool)
Ten little chicks are at the park for a day of fun, which includes math, of course. Children will enjoy the fun illustrations while learning (without tears) different strategies for counting and addition. Enjoyed this one? Check out the second book in the series, Arithmechicks Take Away. Get it at the Library
The Last Marshmallow by Grace Lin (All Ages)
Part of the fantastic Storytelling Math series, this board book, suitable for all ages, introduces the concept of division and sharing between friends. After they come in from playing in the snow, two friends are ready for some delicious hot chocolate. There’s a marshmallow for each of them but still one marshmallow left on the plate! Who gets the third marshmallow? Follow along as they decide what to do to share things fairly. Get it at the Library
Ten on a Twig by Lo Cole (Toddler, Preschool)
Ten colorful birds are perched together on a twig. One by one, the twig snaps, taking a bird down with it. Children will love this simple counting story with clear, colorful illustrations and cascading pages. Get it at the Library
How Many? A Different Kind of Counting Book by Christopher Danielson (Preschool)
You get to decide which things to count on each page in this picture book, which encourages critical thinking skills. The longer you spend on each page, the more you’ll notice. Whatever you decide to count, there are no wrong answers. Get it at the Library
Mouse Count by Ellen Stoll Walsh (Toddler, Preschool)
A hungry snake goes out searching for his next meal and finds some mice. But not one, nor two, or even three mice will satisfy him, no this snake needs 10 mice to fill him up. Will these mice become a snack or will they find a way to outsmart the snake in time? Get it at the Library
Bird Count by Susan Edwards Richmond (Preschool, School Age)
On a Sunday in winter, Ava and her mom join other locals for the Christmas Bird Count. Today, Ava is in charge of keeping the tally of the birds they find while using a scientist’s most important tools: their eyes and ears. Get it at the Library
Learn more facts about North American birds and become a citizen scientist yourself during the 123rd Christmas Bird Count between December 14, 2022 and January 5, 2023. Visit the Audubon website to find your local bird count.
