Last Updated on September 10, 2026 by Amanda Leemis
Learning to count is one of the most exciting early math skills for little learners! The best counting books for preschoolers turn numbers into something fun and memorable with colorful pictures, silly stories, familiar objects, and plenty of opportunities to count along. We’ve rounded up 10 of our favorite counting books for preschoolers that make practicing numbers feel more like storytime than a lesson. Head to our Number Learning Hub for tons of activities that make counting fun!
Why Counting Books Are Great for Preschoolers
Reading counting books together can help preschoolers practice number recognition, one-to-one correspondence, sequencing, and counting in order. Best of all, these skills are introduced naturally through something little learners already love: storytime! Try pausing on each page and encouraging your child to point to each object as they count. Now, check out our top 10 list!
Dozens of Dachshunds
I love this book! Come have fun at the Dachshund Parade! Count the cutest dachshunds, each in their own costume, as they march in the parade! Wait, how many do you see? There’s too many to count!
Counting to Bananas
This book has tons of great fruit to count and banana can’t wait to be the star! When will it be his time to shine? This book will have you laughing and spotting all kinds of things to count!
Count the Monkeys
This book is awesome and the illustrations have so much for us to explore! Little ones will count all the animals that have frightened the monkeys off the pages. This is definitely a fun animal book full of lots of counting.
One Fox
This book is a triller! It takes place at night on the farm, with one sly fox out on the prowl. What will he count as he roams around? The illustrations are unique and the book has great animal vocabulary too!
Counting Creatures
Count the creatures and their babies in this super cute, lift-the-flap, book! The illustrations in this book are beautiful and underneath each animal, you can lift a flap to count its babies! I love this one!
Pretty Kitty
This book is popular, and for good reason! Follow along with a grumpy old man as his heart is softened with each new stray cat that appears. How many cats can he fit into his heart, and home?!
Pair this book with cool Number Trace, Color, and Find Pages!
ONE TWO That’s My Shoe!
This cute little puppy steals his owner’s shoe! Count along as we chase him through the changing scenery!
Pair this book with the Hungry, Hungry Hollydog Counting Game.
Ten on a Twig
This book is a Teacher’s Pick! Explore the whole world of little creatures that create safe homes under the ground during winter. See deer, little squirrels, and ski across the landscape!
Pair this book with the Free My Hollydog Dreams of Number Activity Pack!
How Do Dinosaurs Count to 10?
I love the illustrations in this book! Have fun counting with the dinosaurs as they collect all of the fun things in their bedroom! This is a very simple counting book, so great for learning numbers for the first time.
Pair this book with exciting Free Count & Color Worksheets (10-Pack)!
Bear Counts
I’m a huge fan of the Bear books! This book is so good for learning numbers! Count with Bear as he see things around the forest!
Pair this book with fun Number Order Cut & Paste Worksheets.
We hope you enjoyed The 10 Best Counting Books for Preschoolers (Hollydog Picks!). Each book was chosen with little learners in mind, with engaging stories, beautiful illustrations, and plenty of opportunities to make learning fun. Happy reading—and happy counting!
