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My First Counting Book
It's easy to learn counting with this classic Little Golden Book!
The rhythmic text, paired with heartwarming animal illustrations by Garth Williams, have made counting from one to ten a joy for nearly 60 years. A must for every toddler and preschooler's library.
Little Golden Books have been loved by children for over 75 years. When they were first published in 1942, high-quality books for children hadn’t been available at a price most people could afford. Little Golden Books changed that! Priced at just 25 cents and sold where people shopped every day, they caused an instant sensation and were soon purchased by the hundreds of thousands. Created by such talented writers as Margaret Wise Brown (author of Goodnight Moon ) and Richard Scarry, Little Golden Books have helped millions of children develop a lifelong love of reading. Today, Little Golden Books feature beloved classics such as The Poky Little Puppy and Scuffy the Tugboat , hot licenses, and new original stories—the classics of tomorrow, ready to be discovered between their sturdy cardboard covers and gold-foil spines.
The rhythmic text, paired with heartwarming animal illustrations by Garth Williams, have made counting from one to ten a joy for nearly 60 years. A must for every toddler and preschooler's library.
Little Golden Books have been loved by children for over 75 years. When they were first published in 1942, high-quality books for children hadn’t been available at a price most people could afford. Little Golden Books changed that! Priced at just 25 cents and sold where people shopped every day, they caused an instant sensation and were soon purchased by the hundreds of thousands. Created by such talented writers as Margaret Wise Brown (author of Goodnight Moon ) and Richard Scarry, Little Golden Books have helped millions of children develop a lifelong love of reading. Today, Little Golden Books feature beloved classics such as The Poky Little Puppy and Scuffy the Tugboat , hot licenses, and new original stories—the classics of tomorrow, ready to be discovered between their sturdy cardboard covers and gold-foil spines.
24 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1956
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About the author
Lilian Moore
90 books16 followersLilian Moore grew up in New York, received a degree in teaching from Hunter College, and did graduate work at Columbia University. She attended college during the Depression, so job opportunities were few. She worked for the Bureau of Educational Research, helping children who could not read in their Reading Clinic. Ms. Moore was also a reading specialist for the New York Board of Education. She trained teachers and did extensive research into reading difficulties.
She was the editor of Scholastic's first paperback book club, the Arrow Book Club, beginning in 1957. As she said, "Imagine making it possible for these youngsters to choose and buy good books for the price of comics!" She was an editor at Wonder Books, Thomas Y. Crowell, and contributor to Humpty Dumpty magazine.
In addition, Ms. Moore was a founding member of the Council on Interracial Books for Children. Ms. Moore died on July 20, 2004, at the age of 95.
She is best known for her poetry and easy-to-read books.
She was the editor of Scholastic's first paperback book club, the Arrow Book Club, beginning in 1957. As she said, "Imagine making it possible for these youngsters to choose and buy good books for the price of comics!" She was an editor at Wonder Books, Thomas Y. Crowell, and contributor to Humpty Dumpty magazine.
In addition, Ms. Moore was a founding member of the Council on Interracial Books for Children. Ms. Moore died on July 20, 2004, at the age of 95.
She is best known for her poetry and easy-to-read books.
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May 10, 2021
Charming verses paired with lovely animal illustrations by Garth Williams make this an appealing and sweet counting book.
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September 23, 2020This isn't really a review as such; but since a couple of my Goodreads friends were kind enough to like my addition of this book, posted yesterday, to my read shelf, I thought a short explanatory note might be in order. :-) For the sake of completeness, I try to list as "read" even small children's books, both those I read as a little one (if I can remember them!), and those I've read aloud to my daughters or grandkids. This was one we read aloud to our girls as toddlers, but I'd forgotten about it until I saw a copy yesterday that someone had donated to the Bluefield College library. (No, it wasn't intended to support the math classes --we have a children's section! :-) )
Both this book and The Poky Little Puppy's Counting Book (another work in the same vein, which we also read to the girls a lot and which is also on my shelves) are good books for teaching little ones to count, and to memorize the names and values of numbers in English. The illustrations are colorful and appealing, and the text is simple. Our girls liked both books, and often requested us to read them.
Both this book and The Poky Little Puppy's Counting Book (another work in the same vein, which we also read to the girls a lot and which is also on my shelves) are good books for teaching little ones to count, and to memorize the names and values of numbers in English. The illustrations are colorful and appealing, and the text is simple. Our girls liked both books, and often requested us to read them.
July 6, 2017
I'm not quite sure if this was my first counting book but it was one that I have remembered. Unlike some later counting books this one wasn't as simple and clear as I have seen them now with just a number and possibly whatever the subject is that is being counted for it included the number, a picture that corresponded with a well-known animal and a rhyme that accompanied it.
This is one that I actually had my niece reading along with me and I enjoyed it. She is old enough to know her numbers so she would say the number then I would have her hold up that many fingers to show me how many that is. She also liked pointing out the sounds that animals make but it was definitely the pictures that attracted to her.
Each animal is beautifully done and there is no cartoonish make-up that would confuse the reader as to the creature being mentioned. It further goes on to the end where two pages are combined where you can see the number, the spelling and of course whatever had been counted in the book, which allows young readers to summarize what they have just learned.
If you have a young child whose attention can be held and likes animals then this may be one of those counting books to have around. And although counting is the primary goal as one can see with my niece there are also so many other opportunities to be had once you open this book.
This is one that I actually had my niece reading along with me and I enjoyed it. She is old enough to know her numbers so she would say the number then I would have her hold up that many fingers to show me how many that is. She also liked pointing out the sounds that animals make but it was definitely the pictures that attracted to her.
Each animal is beautifully done and there is no cartoonish make-up that would confuse the reader as to the creature being mentioned. It further goes on to the end where two pages are combined where you can see the number, the spelling and of course whatever had been counted in the book, which allows young readers to summarize what they have just learned.
If you have a young child whose attention can be held and likes animals then this may be one of those counting books to have around. And although counting is the primary goal as one can see with my niece there are also so many other opportunities to be had once you open this book.
March 7, 2017
This beautiful counting book is illustrated by Garth Williams who is probably best known for his work on Charlotte's Web and the Little House Series. He's illustrated lots of picture books too and I look forward to exploring more of them. I love the board book format of this classic Little Golden book and the combination of animals, rhymes, and counting is a big winner in our house right now.
May 21, 2021
I absolutely love this little read
January 31, 2018
I think this is good read for toddlers and maybe for some older kids as well. There are familiar animals and objects in the book, snd there are some rhyming words and repetition and of course there is some counting. The illustrations are somewhat colorful and interesting however I don't believe this book will keep a childs attention for too long.
October 2, 2024
I recently started going through books from my grandmothers, reading ones both I remember and those I don't but are very old while I was babysitting a friends kid.
This is one I am don't remember this one being read to me but reading it I like it and can tell a big difference from books for children of today then those over 35 years ago.
This is one I am don't remember this one being read to me but reading it I like it and can tell a big difference from books for children of today then those over 35 years ago.
October 18, 2017
This book was okay as a start for kids to learn to count, but that it was a bit dark because on the 8 page it was implying that the fish would die if they didn't swim past the hook. Although that is true it is a bit dark and might scar your kids.
February 14, 2018
I would suggest this book for 2-4 year olds. It has familiar object and repetition but the text is a little more complex than a 0-2 year old should read. It has brighter colors and the illustrations are appropriate for the age level.
October 6, 2019
Genre: Picture book- Counting book
Awards: none
Audience: 2-4 year olds
A. This book is a counting book because it is sequenced in order from 1-10, showing the readers how to count.
B. The illustrator uses bright colors and uses stroke marks for texture to help the readers visualize the animal on the page and make it come to life.
C. I would use this to teach the concept of numbers and counting and how the numbers go in order.
D. What animals are on page 4? Kittens are on page 4.
Awards: none
Audience: 2-4 year olds
A. This book is a counting book because it is sequenced in order from 1-10, showing the readers how to count.
B. The illustrator uses bright colors and uses stroke marks for texture to help the readers visualize the animal on the page and make it come to life.
C. I would use this to teach the concept of numbers and counting and how the numbers go in order.
D. What animals are on page 4? Kittens are on page 4.
April 26, 2021
A very sweet book with lovely pictures by Garth Williams. A puppy, lambs, horses, kittens, chicks, ducklings and fish are some of the animals there are to count accompanied by poem like text. A fun book for toddlers to count.
January 13, 2022
Love this book! I’ve read it to all four of my boys! The rhyming text and cute pictures have helped all four of them to recognize numbers and learn to count! This book is a must have in any library/home with little ones!
August 19, 2025
I remember this adorable counting book! The animals are rendered in a lovely realistic style like the works of Beatrix Potter, not the cartoon like animals with big round eyes and walk on their hind legs. A lovely book to help little readers learn their numbers. A childhood favorite.
May 11, 2017
Little Golden Books – My First Counting Book
Nice to return to these first reads of mine.
Nice to return to these first reads of mine.
May 1, 2018
ATOS 2.0
September 17, 2018
Good easy counting book!
Easy enough to read with 1st grader or second, liked the rhyming of the words and flow. The pictures are very pretty!
Easy enough to read with 1st grader or second, liked the rhyming of the words and flow. The pictures are very pretty!
November 13, 2018
Very sweet counting book.
February 16, 2019
Very cute. Pictures are gorgeous and the rhymes are catchy
July 19, 2019
The illustrations are precious in this rhythmic counting book.
December 29, 2019
My baby is obsessed with this book.
April 20, 2020
This is a wonderful counting book for early and pre-readers. Brightly illustrated baby animals from 1 to 10 are pleasing to see and count.
March 11, 2021
A counting book in classic Little Golden Book style that has aged well. Each number features a catchy little rhyme and a different animal. In the back, the numbers are repeated with items to count.
March 16, 2021
Sweet vintage feel counting book with beautiful color pencil illustration
May 27, 2022
I think I wore the covers off this as a tot.
July 13, 2022
Golden books are so nostalgic and fun to read with littles!
January 17, 2024
My grandson picked this book for me to read to him. "It's a good one," he stated as he handed it to me. We enjoyed counting together.
June 18, 2024
Utterly awesome rhyming and counting book for children. I along with my niece completed reading My First Counting Book.
Love it 🤩🤍
Love it 🤩🤍
December 4, 2024
Great illustrations!
April 9, 2025
Simplistic rhymes not my favorite.... My son was super interested though. Hence the four-star rating.
November 14, 2016
Jude book #239: Learnin' The Jude to count to ten.
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