123 Count with Me allows a child to trace the numbers from 1-20. On the last three pages, there is a review for counting along a number line and an extension for adding objects via pictures. The first addition page shows the answer, and then the flap reveals the total with the text: "3 and 6 make 9". The second addition page shows the count with the solution under the flap. Cartoon illustrations aside, this book is good for teaching counting and numbers. As a parent, you can stop on every page and count all the objects, which allows for a lot of repetition. Unlike the letters book, this follows the progression numbers are taught, so we end the book whenever we get above the child's ability.

Recommended age: 4-6 years

Writing style: The page shows a number along with text spelling out the number and then an object to count. The last of each object is hidden under the flaps. As an example, "17 seventeen butterflies" (opens flap) "number seventeen flew here."

Lexile score: AD190L
Decoding difficulty: 4/5
Vocabulary difficulty: 3/5
Sentences difficulty: 1/5
Patterns difficulty: 4/5

Illustration style: Cartoon-y drawings.

Reality-based: This doesn't seem applicable to this book. ( )

This is a concept/toy book that helps children who are transitioning into writing numbers.

The numbers are indented into the actual page so that children can trace the numbers. In other words, the pages are dual-layered with the top layer being made of a stencil of the number. Children can trace this number stencil with their finger to get a sense of how long to make lines and the direction in which to draw lines.

The book also contains flaps for children and parents to read little passages related to the number. The end of the book also contains basic addition operations.

Great for pre-schoolers up to maybe 1st grade.
Ages 2-6