Emeka's Gift: An African Counting Book

By Ifeoma Onyefulu

A heartwarming story of a young african boy as he travels through his village in search of a gift. Stunning photographs taken in Emeka's southern Nigerian village illustrate this narrative.

Amazing & incredible counting stories a number of tall tales.

By Max Grover

Hypothetical newspaper headlines, on subjects ranging from missing skyscrapers to radio refrigerators, introduce counting.

The Accidental Zucchini

By Max Grover

See them go

By Max Grover

The Accidental Zucchini: An Unexpected Alphabet

By Max Grover

Where go the boats?

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Miss Mabel's table

By Deborah Chandra

A cumulative counting rhyme presents the ingredients and techniques used by Miss Mabel to cook enough pancakes to serve ten people.

The accidental zucchini

By Max Grover

Each letter of the alphabet is represented by an unusual combination of objects, such as "fork fence," "octopus overalls," and "umbrella underwear."

Accidental Zucchini

By Max Grover

I wish I were a pilot

By Stella Blackstone

Rhyming text and illustrations portray children piloting various forms of transportation, including hot air balloons and bicycles. End notes include historical background and timeline.