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Numeracy

Numbers, counting and early maths concepts

8 books in this theme

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Circle

by Mac Barnett Illustrated by Jon Klassen

Ages 3-7 years

Circle and Square are friends, but when Circle tells Square about a scary shape-shifter, they decide to investigate. This gentle story explores friendship, truth-telling, and facing fears together.

Friendship Courage and Bravery
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Counting on Frank

by Rod Clement

Ages 5-10 years

A boy uses his dog Frank as a unit of measurement to figure out mathematical problems and estimate quantities in his everyday world. This humourous book makes math fun and accessible while encouraging mathematical thinking.

Problem Solving
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Hickory Dickory Dash

by Tony Wilson Illustrated by Laura Wood

Ages 3-7 years

A playful twist on the classic nursery rhyme where various animals race up and down the clock instead of just one mouse. This rhyming story is perfect for young children who love familiar patterns and energetic animal adventures.

Literacy Animals
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Meerkat Mayhem

by Mem Fox Illustrated by Judy Horacek

Ages 3-7 years

A counting book that follows increasingly chaotic situations with meerkats from 1 to 10. As more meerkats appear, the mayhem grows, creating a humourous story that teaches numbers while celebrating the playful nature of these social animals.

Animals
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Mr Archimedes' Bath

by Pamela Allen

Ages 4-8 years

Mr Archimedes notices his bath water level changes when his animal friends join him, leading to experiments about displacement and volume. This story introduces basic scientific concepts through a fun bath-time mystery.

STEAM Problem Solving
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Square

by Mac Barnett Illustrated by Jon Klassen

Ages 3-7 years

Square works every day to push blocks out of a cave, but when his friend Circle declares him an artist, Square tries to create a sculpture. A simple story about art, friendship, and self-discovery through creative expression.

Friendship Creativity
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Triangle

by Mac Barnett Illustrated by Jon Klassen

Ages 3-7 years

Triangle decides to play a sneaky trick on his friend Square, but his prank doesn't go as planned. A clever tale about friendship, feelings and learning that our actions have unexpected consequences.

Friendship Emotions
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Uno's Garden

by Graeme Base

Ages 5-10 years

Uno loves the forest and its wildlife, but as more people discover his paradise, the natural balance changes. This counting book explores environmental themes while teaching numbers and the concept of carrying capacity. A thought-provoking counting story about the delicate balance between human development and nature conservation.

Environment and Sustainability