Book details
Counting with Tiny Cat
Description
Let's count with Tiny Cat - the completely adorable feline from Viviane Schwarz's Kate Greenaway shortlisted There Are Cats in This Book and There Are No Cats in this Book. From the endlessly innovative and playful Viviane Schwarz comes a very funny first counting book with a wonderfully feline twist in the tail! At first Tiny Cat has none. Then, what's that? One! Two! Three! And . four! Oops, bonk, now there's more! Soon Tiny Cat has as many red balls of wool as you can get. Then some extra. Too many.?! Will Tiny Cat ever have just enough? With very few words - and loads of visual humour - counting has never been so much fun!
Age
2-6
Text complexity
proficient
Length
32 pages
Why to read
- Introduces basic counting skills: 'Counting with Tiny Cat' is an excellent tool for young children to begin learning how to count in a fun and engaging way, using the adorable character of Tiny Cat to maintain their interest.
- Promotes early literacy: Reading this book with children can help foster a love for reading and books at an early age. The simple text and repetitive structure are perfect for early readers or for read-aloud sessions.
- Encourages interaction: The playful illustrations and interactive nature of the book invite children to count along with Tiny Cat, making it an interactive experience that can help reinforce learning through participation.
- Develops understanding of quantity: As children count along with Tiny Cat, they not only learn the numbers but also start to develop a sense of quantity and the concept of adding more items, which are foundational math skills.