In My Garden

Reach for this book when your little one starts noticing the vastness of the world and needs a playful bridge between simple counting and big numbers. It is a perfect choice for quiet afternoons when you want to nurture a child's natural curiosity about the environment while practicing foundational math skills in a whimsical, non-pressured way. The book takes readers on a vibrant stroll through a backyard garden, moving from basic single-digit counts of watering cans and snails into the surprisingly large numbers found in nature, like dozens of onions or hundreds of peas. The emotional core is one of joyful discovery and gratitude for the earth's abundance. Ward Schumaker's folk-art style illustrations make even large numbers feel approachable for toddlers and preschoolers, turning a standard math lesson into a celebration of color and life.