Counting with Tiny Cat

A first counting book with a difference, Tiny Cat is collecting balls of wool! He counts to 4 before starting to get 'more', 'even more', 'lots'....until he has too many! This is a charming, simple book that introduces counting to 4 and then the language of 'more'. A great way of introducing younger children to words such as 'dozen' and comparative language, this is a book to be enjoyed by pre-schoolers and those in reception, who will appreciate Tiny Cat's cheeky pictures! Picture book / Ages 3+ / Reviewed by Lizi Backhouse, teacher.

Suggested Reading Age 3+

I love the end papers in this picture book that introduce us to the mischievous Tiny Cat who is oozing charm and character. In the story itself, Tiny Cat gives us a glimpse into numbers and counting, and some concepts around 'number' - it's a really clever introduction to 'how many things' there are. Tiny Cat starts with nothing, then on the next page, has one ball of red wool. We count smoothly up to four, before things start to get muddled. After four, Tiny Cat has 'More', then 'Even more' and then 'About a dozen'. Tiny Cat has stopped counting - the perfect opportunity for young children to do the counting themselves. But the story also introduces the concepts of 'many' / 'too many', and finally, 'enough'. There is bags of humour and Tiny Cat is a really appealing character. Young readers will immediately grasp his humour - and they will be keen to help with his counting. Picture book / Ages 4+ / Reviewed by Susan Hall.

Suggested Reading Age 3+