Arithme-tickle: An Even Number of Odd Riddle-Rhymes by J. Patrick Lewis

A variety of math problems are beautifully illustrated in eighteen rhyming riddles of text.

A clever way to learn math. I admire the authors creative use of riddles and rhymes. The pictures are interesting to the eye and illustrate the riddles perfectly!

Lewis, J. (2002). Arithme-tickle: An even number of odd riddle-rhymes. San Diego, CA: Harcourt Inc.
ISBN: 0152164189
Illustrated by Frank Remkiewicz.

Follow the Money by Loreen Leedy

A day in the life of a newly minted quarter beginning and ending at the bank. In the story, basic math skills are demonstrated and the author included an explanation of money and a glossary of money words.

A humorous book designed to draw children in to the story and learning about money. The illustrations are detailed and full of everyday objects. The places and activities the quarter experiences are familiar to most children's lives.

Leedy, L. (2002). Follow the money. New York, NY: Holiday House.
ISBN: 0823415872
Illustrated by author.

Dog's Colorful Day: A Messy Story about Colors and Counting by Emma Dodd

A dog's adventurous day is a demonstration of colors and counting for young children.

The topic of this book coupled with the illustrations is an enjoyable book to read aloud with children. The colors are bright and dogs are a topic most everyone relates. The explanatory words (ie squish) are fun to say and encourage participation.

Dodd, E. (2001). Dog's colorful day: A messy story about colors and counting. New York, NY: Dutton Children's Books.
ISBN: 0525465286
Illustrated by author.

Ten, Nine, Eight by Molly Bang

A father and child counting items in her room before she falls asleep. Each two numbers verse rhyme in the ending, like close and nose.

The cadence when reading this aloud helps lull a child to sleep. The pictures are soothing colors helping to relax a child. Great book!

Bang, M. (1983). Ten, nine, eight. New York, NY: Greenwillow Books.
ISBN: 0606008721
Illustrated by author.