100 Number and Counting Picture Books

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The list of 100 Number and Counting Picture Books are perfect for read-alouds. They are also great for budding readers who are just beginning to practice reading on their own or with someone. There are also books for more experienced readers. The books are all about numbers and counting.

Through this giant list of 100 number and counting picture books, you are sure to find at least a couple that interest your kids. There are 1, 2, 3 books on animals, places like countries or states, art, sports, nature, and so many other topics. Some of the 100 number and counting picture books are silly and funny while some are serious and factual. Others are about by ones, twos, fives, and tens.

100 Number and Counting Picture Books

Click, Clack, Splish, Splash: A Counting Adventure by Doreen Cronin – This counting book has Duck and the other animals planning a fishing trip and of course sneaky past Farmer Brown. Preschool – Kindergarten

1-2-3 Peas by Keith Baker – Busy little peas engage in their favorite activities as they introduce the numbers from one to 100. Preschool – 3rd grade

Chicks 2, 4, 6: A Baby Animals Counting by Twos Book by Martha E.H. Rustad – Count up to 20 by twos and learn about baby farm animals along the way. Kindergarten – 2nd grade

Over in the Ocean: In a Coral Reef by Marianne Berkes – A counting book about coral reef animals to the tune of Over in the Meadow. Preschool – 1st grade

Musk Ox Counts by Erin Cabatingan – Musk Ox takes over a counting book explaining to his exasperated friend Zebra how numbers work. Kindergarten – 2nd Grade

Bear Counts by Karma Wilson – Count with Bear from 1 to 5. 3 years – Preschool

Sunny Numbers by Carol Crane – Explore Florida’s unique landscape, wildlife, history, and more with counting rhymes and explanatory text. 1st – 3rd Grade

Ten Seeds by Ruth Brown – Follow a nature cycle as you countdown from 10 seeds. Preschool – Kindergarten

Underwater Counting: Even Numbers by Jerry Pallotta – A fun, ocean themed book showing a different way to count using only even numbers from 0 to 50. Kindergarten – 3rd grade

Ocean Counting: Odd Numbers by Jerry Pallotta – A fun, ocean themed book showing a different way to count using only odd numbers from 0 to 50. 2nd – 4th grade

Curious George Learns to Count from 1 to 100 by H.A. Rey – Count with George from 1 to 100. 3 years – Kindergarten

Ten Orange Pumpkins: A Counting Book by Stephen Savage – Countdown from 10 as the pumpkins disappear for a Halloween surprise. Preschool – Kindergarten

How Do You Count a Dozen Ducklings? By In Seon Chae – A mama duck with a dozen eggs has to do a lot of counting! She finds clever new ways to count to twelve–by twos, threes, fours, and sixes! Preschool – Kindergarten 

1, 2, 3 to the Zoo: A Counting Book by Eric Carle – Count the animals on the train as they head to the zoo. 3 years – Kindergarten

Out on the Prarie by Donna M. Bateman – Count animals from one to ten in the rolling grasslands of Badlands National Park. Preschool – 3rd Grade

Fish Eyes: A Book You Can Count On by Lois Ehlert – Bright, colorful fish swim across the page as you count from one to 10.  1 year – Preschool

Teeth, Tails, and Tentacles by Christopher Wormell – Counting through the animal kingdom, from one rhino horn to twenty barnacles on a humpback whale. 3 years – Kindergarten

Over in Australia: Amazing Animals Down Under by Marianne Berkes – A counting book about Australia’s animals to the tune of Over in the Meadow. Preschool – 1st grade

Turtle Splash!: Countdown at the Pond by Cathryn Falwell – Countdown from ten as the turtles jump into the pond. 3 years – Kindergarten

Butterfly Colors and Counting by Jerry Pallotta – Learn to count to ten along with the colors of the rainbow. Preschool

Swan Harbor: A Nature Counting Book by Laura Rankin – From sea roses to sandpipers and lobsters, there are 20 countable plants and animals that almost come to life. Preschool – 2nd Grade

On the Launch Pad: A Counting Book About Rockets by Michael Dahl – Find the numbers on each page as space shuttle awaits lift off and heads into space. Preschool – 2nd grade

Over in a River: Flowing Out to the Sea by Marianne Berkes – A counting book about North America’s river animals to the tune of Over in the Meadow. Preschool – 1st grade

Richard Scarry’s Best Counting Book Ever – Count from 1 to 100 with Willy Bunny. Preschool – 2nd grade

Chicka Chicka 1, 2, 3 by Bill Martin Jr – One hundred and one numbers climb the apple tree in this bright, rollicking, joyous rhyme. Preschool

Ocean Counting by Janet Lawler – In this National Geographic Little Kids book, count ocean animals from beautiful photographs and learn facts too. Preschool – Kindergarten

1 is One by Tasha Tudor – In this classic book, count from one to twenty. 1 to 4 years

From the Garden: A Counting Book About Growing Food by Michael Dahl – Count from 1 to 12 as a family harvests vegetables from the garden and makes a salad to eat. Preschool – 2nd Grade

1-2-3 Dinosaurs Bite: A Prehistoric Counting Book by American Museum of Natural History – Dinosaurs gobble up the pages of this book, count from 1 dino bite to 10. Fun facts about the dinosaurs are included. Preschool – 2nd grade

Over on the Farm by Marianne Berkes – A counting book about traditional farm animals to the tune of Over in the Meadow. Preschool – 1st grade

The Water Hole by Graeme Base – From the plains of Africa to the deserts of outback Australia count the animals come together to drink from the water hole. Kindergarten – 3rd Grade

Animal Orchestra A Counting Book by Scott Gustafson – Count the animals with their instruments and identify each animal. At the end there is a list of musicians to help you get the correct names of each animal. 2nd grade and up

Count, Dagmar! by J.otto Seibold – Count from one to ten with vegetarian vampire Dagmar in this lift the flap book. Preschool

One Witch by Laura Leuck – Count to ten with a witch trying to make dinner. She visits her neighbors to get ingredients and then countdown from ten as she sends out invitations to come for dinner. Preschool – 2nd Grade

Over on a Mountain: Somewhere in the World by Marianne Berkes – A counting book about mountain animals from mountain ranges all over the world to the tune of Over in the Meadow. Preschool – 1st grade

Count the Monkeys by Mac Barnett and Kevin Cornell – A fun, engaging counting book where everything shows up but the monkeys. 3 years – Preschool

Leaping Lizards by Stuart J. Murphy – A fun introduction to counting by 5s and 10s. Kindergarten – 3rd Grade

Mother Earth’s Counting Book by Andrew Clements – A unique counting book that explores the diverse wonders of our planet. Counting from 1 to 10 and down again, the spares text lists geographic features and animals. There are four unillustrated closing pages that add descriptive details about the planet. Preschool – 3rd grade

Zero by Kathryn Otoshi – Learn about numbers and counting, while being introduced to accepting different body types, developing social skills and character, and learning what it means to find value in yourself and in others. Kindergarten – 2nd grade

Over in the Jungle by Marianne Berkes – A counting book about jungle animals to the tune of Over in the Meadow. Preschool – 1st grade

One Gorilla: A Counting Book by Anthony Browne – A fun counting book all about primates. Preschool – 2nd Grade

1 2 3 by Tom Slaughter – This is a counting book with that also teaches shapes and colors of modern art. 3 years – Kindergarten

Roar!: A Noisy Counting Book by Pam Edwards – A lion cub’s roar frightens away other colorful animals, like one red monkey and eight brown gazelles, that he wants to play with. That is until he encounters nine other lion cubs. The girls loved this noisy counting book! Preschool – 2nd Grade

This Tree Counts by Alison Formento – A fun counting book that shows just how many creatures call the tree home. Preschool – 3rd Grade

The Baker’s Dozen A Counting Book by Dan Andreasen – A delicious counting book that goes from 1 to 13 a baker’s dozen. Preschool – 1st grade

Each Orange Had 8 Slices A Counting Book by Paul Giganti, Jr – A neat counting book that introduces beginning math concepts while reinforcing visual literacy. Great for getting kids thinking. Preschool – 3rd grade

One by Kathryn Otoshi – Learn about numbers, counting, and primary and secondary colors, and about accepting each other’s differences. Preschool and up

Down the Field 10, 20, 30: A Football Counting by Tens Book by Martha E.H. Rustard – Count up to 100 by tens, learning about football along the way. Kindergarten – 2nd Grade

Over in the Grasslands by Anna Wilson – A counting book about Africa’s animals to the tune of Over in the Meadow. Preschool – 1st grade

Can You Count Ten Toes?: Count to 10 in 10 Different Languages by Lezlie Evans – Count to 10 in Spanish, French, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Tagalog, Russian, Hindi, Hebrew, and even Zulu. Preschool – 3rd Grade

Star Wars 1 2 3 – A numerical adventure through the fun world of Star Wars. Preschool – 3rd Grade

Ten Apples Up On Top! by Theo LeSieg – Three friends balance apples on their heads and try to out do each other. A fun counting book for preschoolers. Preschool – Kindergarten

At the Old Haunted House by Helen Ketteman – Written in the pattern of the popular poem “Over in the Meadow,” this book all kinds of Halloween creatures and counting fun! Kindergarten – 2nd grade

In My Garden A Counting Book by Ward Schumaker – A cute counting book about things in the garden like watering cans, snails, onions, and peas. Preschool – 1st grade

Toasty Toes: Counting by Tens by Michael Dahl – Introduces counting by tens by counting the number of toes on the beach. Preschool and up

Over in the Forest by Marianne Berkes – A counting book about forest animals to the tune of Over in the Meadow. Preschool – 1st grade

Ten Little Rabbits by Virginia Grossman – A fun counting book with Native American patterns and scenes and of course the rabbits! Preschool – 2nd grade

On a Safari 5, 10, 15: A Counting by Fives Book by Martha E.H. Rustad – Count up to 50 by fives and learn about African animals that live on the savanna. Kindergarten – 2nd Grade

The Halloween House by Erica Silverman – Written in the pattern of the popular poem “Over in the Meadow,” the Halloween house, occupied by a variety of creatures, including werewolves, witches, bats, and skeletons, turns out to be an unfortunate choice as a hideout for a couple of escaped convicts. Preschool – 2nd Grade

Across the Country 18, 19, 20: A Transportation Counting to 20 Book by Martha E.H. Rustad – Count up to 20 by ones and learn about vehicles ranging from motorcycles and school buses to hot air balloons. Kindergarten – 2nd grade

Two At The Zoo by Danna Smith – A young boy and his grandpa count their way through the zoo. Preschool – Kindergarten

San Francisco: A Book of Numbers by Ashley Evanson – From the Golden Gate Bridge to seals to cable cars, there’s no shortage of bright, bold, and interesting things to count in San Francisco. Preschool and up

This First Thanksgiving Day: A Counting Story by Laura Krauss Melmed – 12 counting poems about the first Thanksgiving. Preschool – 3rd Grade

Edible Numbers: Count, Learn, Eat by Jennifer Vogel Bass – Count from one to twelve with a kaleidoscope of tasty produce. 2 years – Preschool

Over in the Arctic: Where the Cold Winds Blow by Marianne Berkes – A counting book about artic animals to the tune of Over in the Meadow. Preschool – 1st grade

10 Fat Turkeys by Tony Johnston – A fun rhyming and counting backwards story about ten turkeys sitting on a fence. Preschool – Kindergarten

Canada 123 by Kim Bellefontaine – See and count the sights on a colorful tour of Canada from coast to coast. Preschool – 1st grade

Count Your Way Through Ireland by Jim Haskins and Kathleeen Benson – A counting book that explores the many facets of Ireland, including its geography, history, culture, and sports. 2nd – 5th grade

The Spooky Wheels on the Bus by J. Elizabeth Mills – Count from One Spooky Bus to Ten Goofy Ghosts as this Halloween ride races through town. Preschool – Kindergarten

Dinner at Panda Palace by Stephanie Calmenson and Nadine Bernard Wescott – This is a fun counting book featuring animals showing up completely famished to Panda Palace for dinner. Preschool – 2nd grade

Zero the Hero by John Holub – The other numbers don’t think zero is worth much but when they run into trouble zero comes to the rescue. 1st – 5th Grade

Ten Lucky Leprechauns by Kathryn Heling – Count from one to ten as one little leprechaun looking for treasure magically becomes ten silly leprechaun friends at the end of the rainbow! Preschool

One Was Johnny: A Counting Book by Maurice Sendak – One was Johnny until others came to call. Count along as more and more things pile into Johnny’s house. Preschool – 3rd grade

1 Big Salad: A Delicious Counting Book by Juana Medina – Starting with one avocado deer and working up to 10 clementine kittens, the anthropomorphic fruits and veggies in this counting concept book come together to create one big and appealing salad. Preschool and up

Counting Crows by Kathi Appelt – A fun counting book full of rhyming text as one, two, three up to twelve crows look for a snack. Preschool – 3rd grade

A Creepy Countdown by Charlotte Huck – Count from one to ten and back down to one with these creepy characters. Preschool – 2nd grade

Times Square: A New York Number Book by Ann E. Burg – Count numbers using state landmarks, historical events, and famous faces from New York. 1st – 3rd grade

Counting on the Woods by George Ella Lyon – A short counting poem illustrated by photographs of the woods in Kentucky. 2 years and up.

The Crayons’ Book of Numbers by Drew Daywalt – Count up all the crayons that are missing from Duncan’s box. 2 years – Kindergarten

Mouse Count by Ellen Stoll Walsh – A snake finds 10 mice sleeping and decides to put them in a jar and counts them as he puts them in. When he goes off to find get another mouse, the mice uncount themselves out of the jar. We enjoyed counting to 10 and down from 10. Preschool – 1st Grade

Ten Black Dots by Donald Crews – Find out what you can do with 10 black dots as you count from 1 to 10. Preschool – 1st grade

Ten Timid Ghosts by Jennifer O’Connell – It’s Halloween, and ten timid ghosts in a haunted house have a problem: A mean witch is preparing to move in and scare them away, one by one! Preschool – 3rd Grade

The Crayon Counting Book by Jerry Pallotta – Count by twos first with even numbers and then with odd numbers up to 24. 2 years – Kindergarten

Quiet Night by Marilyn Singer – One frog, two owls, three geese are joined by increasingly larger numbers of different animals that keep ten campers from falling asleep in their tent. Preschool – 3rd Grade

Spot Can Count by Eric Hill – Count from 1 to 10 with Spot on the farm. 2 years – Preschool

Who Sees the Lighthouse? by Ann Fearrington – A mostly nautical-themed counting book. It does loose it’s nautical-theme when cats and especially Martians show up. The artwork is beautiful and the girls really enjoyed counting the objects on each page. At the end there is a list of all 11 US lighthouses. Preschool – 3rd grade

Grandpa Gazillion’s Number Yard by Laurie Keller – If you ever thought that numbers were only for counting―think again! Find out what else numbers 1 to 20 can do in this hilarious counting book. Preschool – 2nd grade

Warthogs in the Kitchen: A Sloppy Counting Book by Pamela Duncan Edwards – Three warthogs are in the kitchen making cupcakes and counting to 10. It’s messy fun. Kindergarten and up

Keith Haring Pop Art 123! – Count from numbers 1 through 10 and experience Keith Haring’s colorful world of Pop Art. 2 years – preschool

Over in the Meadow by Olive Wadsworth – Count the creatures in the meadow. Preschool – 3rd Grade

The Zoo’s Grand Opening: An ABC and Counting Book by Judith Drews – Learn the ABCs, the names of animals, and how to count all in one book. Preschool – 1st grade

10 Trick-or-Treaters: A Halloween Counting Book by Janet Schulman – Ten trick-or-treaters start out on Halloween night, but they disappear one-by-one as they encounter a spider, a vampire, a ghost, and other scary creatures. Preschool – 2nd Grade

Eric Carle’s 123 – Count all the way up to ten as each page has a corresponding number of animals to point out. 3 years – Kindergarten

Raindrop, Plop! By Wendy Cheyette Lewison – A fun rhyming, counting book about a little girl having fun on a rainy day. Preschool – Kindergarten

Numbers Everywhere by Elliot Kaufman – Reveals how digits and mathematical symbols can be found in the world around us in photographs. 3 years – Preschool

The One and Only 1, 2, 3 Book by R.O. Blechman – Walking, talking numbers showing off what makes them the best and a few lost alphabet letters. Preschool – 2nd grade

Creature Numbers by Andrew Zuckerman – Teach basic colors and numbers in a celebration of nature that bring the photographer’s work to a whole new audience. 3 years – Preschool

Wild Witches Ball by Jack Preslutsky – A counting rhyme about witches. Preschool – 1st Grade

City 123 by Zoran Milich – Vibrant photographs showcasing the numbers one to ten. 2 years – Kindergarten

20 Hungry Piggies: A Number Book by Trudy Harris – The classic nursery rhyme continues as all 20 pigs try to make it to the picnic. The girls enjoyed try to spot the Big Bad Wolf and numbers hidden on each page. Kindergarten – 2nd grade

Gray Rabbit’s 123 by Alan Baker – A simple story of Gray Rabbit counting in this book filled with cute playful artwork making a fun early concept book for kids. Preschool – Kindergarten

Bears on Wheels by Stan and Jan Berenstain – This is a fun and different counting book of an increasing number of bears on wheels. Preschool – 2nd Grade

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