I Can Only Draw Worms by Will Mabbitt

I Can Only Draw Worms by Will Mabbitt - 32 pages

This is a counting book illustrated by someone who can only draw worms.  I found this book to be hilarious.  And I really identify with the illustrator as I also don't have any drawing ability.

One is a Pinata

One is a Pinata by Roseanne Greenfield Thong - 40 pages

Fun rhymes, colorful pictures and a great way to introduce Spanish vocabulary words into someone's vocabulary.

The Deep Deep Puddle, by Mary Jessie Parker

 The Deep Deep Puddle, by Mary Jessie Parker, 40 pages

I was not a fan of this picture book.  So, it's sort of a counting book, and increasingly larger numbers of items/things/people keep falling into this deep deep puddle; but I kept thinking, are they drowning?  Am I supposed to suspend my disbelief about their abilities to survive underwater for these great lengths of time?  Did the taxis fall on the people in the puddle- are they laying at the bottom, being crushed?  Are the cats eating the squirrels?  What's going on down there?  Far too ambiguous.

MSCHMITT--One Bright Ring by Gretchen Geser 24

 MSCHMITT--One Bright Ring by Gretchen Geser 24

 A man drops a ring when he is not looking, but lucky for him a little girl sees it and chases after him. As she follows him she counts all the things she sees as she winds her way around the city and when she finally gets to the park where the unsuspecting man is about to propose, just like magic the little girl appears with his ring to save the day.

MSCHMITT--Eight Silly Monkeys illustrated by Steve Haskamp 19

 MSCHMITT--Eight Silly Monkeys illustrated by Steve Haskamp 19

The classic tale of eight silly monkeys who are getting into too much trouble as they play on the bed…Each monkey goes flying and each time they return to their antics despite a mothers and the Doctor's warning. This board book edition is perfect for little kids because of the 3-d monkeys on each page.

MSCHMITT--- The Big Storm by Nancy Tafuri 29

MSCHMITT--- The Big Storm by Nancy Tafuri 29

In this counting story the animals are all headed for hill hollow to escape a storm coming in, but when the thunder stops and they hear growling, they soon realize they have been hiding with two large bears. They all go running out to find that the big storm left them with a bright and beautiful day.

MSCHMITT-- Ten Trick or Treaters, Janet Schulman, 32

MSCHMITT-- Ten Trick or Treaters, Janet Schulman, 32

This is a counting and rhyming book all about the scary things on Halloween! (But not too scary)

MSCHMITT-- Ghost in the House, by Ammi Paquette, 32 pages

Ghost in the House, by Ammi Paquette, 32 pages

***POSTED FOR MOLLY SCHMITT***

Look at that ghost- he's cute!  This counting book for children pretends to be really spooky, but it's a fun read about Halloween.

MSCHMITT-- Trick or Treat Countdown, by Patricia Hubbard, 32 pages

Trick or Treat Countdown, by Patricia Hubbard, 32 pages

***POSTED FOR MOLLY SCHMITT***

This is a counting book, counting out all of the scary things about Halloween!  Perfect for this time of year.

MSCHMITT-- Picnic in the Park, by Joe Griffiths, 24 pages

 Picnic in the Park, by Joe Griffiths, 24 pages

***POSTED FOR MOLLY SCHMITT***

A good counting book for children, taking place at a picnic.

1-2-3 Magic by Thomas Phelan

1-2-3 Magic by Thomas Phelan, 212 pages.

This is where it all began - parents counting to 3 to give their children the opportunity to stop bad behavior before punishment is metered.

While I have seen this process fail repeatedly in daily life, it seems that if you read the book and actually follow the steps - by following up once you get to 3 - the process SHOULD work.