About This Book
Reach for this book when your baby is entering that active discovery phase where every object is explored with their mouth, and you want to introduce early math concepts without worrying about damaged pages. It is a perfect choice for high energy moments when a standard board book might be too heavy or fragile for a little one to handle independently during play. This indestructible book uses cheerful farm animals and rhythmic rhymes to guide your child through counting from one to ten. It focuses on the joy of discovery and the building blocks of numeracy. Because it is waterproof and rip-proof, it serves as a stress-free tool for parents to encourage early literacy habits through sensory play, making it a reliable companion for diaper bags, high chairs, and bath time.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
None. The book is purely conceptual and secular, focusing on animals and numbers.
Ideal Reader
A 6-month-old to 18-month-old who is in the height of the oral exploration phase. It is perfect for the child who 'reads' aggressively by crinkling and chewing, and for the parent who wants to foster a love of books without the frustration of ruined pages.
Parent Prep
This book is best used for 'dialogic reading.' Parents should be prepared to point to individual animals and count aloud slowly, as the book is designed to facilitate interaction rather than a complex narrative. It can be read cold and even used in the bathtub. A parent might reach for this after seeing their child tear a flap off a lift-the-flap book or chew the corners of a board book. It is the solution for the 'destroyer' stage of development.
