Kids Book Index
Demi, illustrated by Demi
Set long ago in India, this mathematical folktale follows Rani, a village girl, and a raja who keeps nearly all of his people’s rice. Rani devises a plan built on doubling: a reward of one grain grows day by day. The increasing amount eventually reaches more than one billion grains, allowing Rani to outwit the raja who hoards the rice.
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Hippos Go Berserk!Sandra Boynton, illustrated by Sandra BoyntonHippos gather for a party that lasts through the night. As the celebration continues, additional hippos arrive, with their numbers increasing along the way. The story combines a growing group of animals with counting, following the hippos as the party becomes more and more crowded. Its central action is the arrival of the hippos and the changing number of guests at their all-night celebration.Hall of FameLexile Text Measure AD330LATOS Book Level 2.4On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
One Happy TigerCatherine Rayner, illustrated by Catherine RaynerA tiger begins alone and unhappy, then encounters companions in increasing groups. Two bright bugs and three colorful birds are among the animals he meets as the counting continues through ten. Each new encounter changes his solitary day into one shared with friends and adventures. By the end, the tiger's sadness has lifted. The story follows his growing circle while introducing the numbers from one through ten.Pre-KindergartenLexile Text Measure NPOn one of the same reading listsView book details
One Fox: A Counting Book ThrillerKate Read, illustrated by Kate ReadOne hungry fox moves through a farmyard at night as the count rises from one to ten. The fox has two sly eyes and comes upon three hens; later, ten sharp teeth heighten the tension. A turn in the action brings one hundred angry hens, who take charge of the farmyard. The brief story combines counting with a comic reversal as its events unfold.Under FiveLexile Text Measure NPOn one of the same reading listsView book details