Goodnight, Numbers by Danica McKellar
Today’s Perfect Picture Book Friday pick is Goodnight, Numbers.
What does the Hallmark channel, popular TV shows The Wonder Years, The West Wing, Dancing with the Stars and math have in common? Actress, mathematician and author Danica McKellar!
Written by: Danica McKeller
Illustrated by: Alicia Padrón
Publisher: Crown Books for Young Readers (2017)
Suitable for ages: 2-5
Themes/Topics: bedtime, numbers, counting
Brief Synopsis: Goodnight, Numbers is a bedtime book and concept book about numbers. Using the same pattern as the classic book Goodnight Moon, children say goodnight to things familiar to them – two hands, three wheels on a tricycle, four paws on a cat. The book highlights the fact that numbers are all around us.
Opening pages: “Goodnight, one fork, Goodnight, one spoon, Goodnight, one bowl, I’ll see you soon.”
Why I like this book: Genius! Really, the book and McKellar. The rhyme is perfect. The illustrations are soft and gentle and include diverse families. Children can see numbers are everywhere and practice counting along on every spread.
A letter to parents, grandparents and caretakers as well as an author’s note with suggestions on how to use the book is included.
Resources:
- PBS Kids Counting Around the House
- Hands On As We Grow website 16 Counting Activities for Preschoolers
- Since Halloween is coming soon, Counting Halloween Candy Activity
Read other perfect picture book Friday reviews at author Susanna Hill’s blog.
Happy reading!
Sounds like a sweet idea!
Yep. And why didn’t we think of it?! Ha.
Interesting. Definitely one to look for. Thanks.
A celebrity book that is honestly well done. Danica does write math books for older kids so is a seasoned author. And she’s a terrific actress too.
A perfect, and logical, addition to good night books. Wish I’d thought of it, you know? And the illustrations look sweet, too. Thanks for featuring this one, Keila!
Welcome Jilanne. Exactly, why didn’t we think of this? Such a fun book.
Love the idea of using mundane everyday objects to count.
It’s so well done. Kids learn all about number sense in such a natural way.
sounds like a wonderful counting book!
It’s very clever!
I love this book too, Keila. I am a big fan of Danica’s work of making math more accessible to teenage girls (she has a whole series of books on that subject!) and I knew I had to check this one out. It’s lovely! And, I was thrilled that you featured it, since I was just thinking about it this week 🙂
I had read she was a smart cookie but recently learned she writes math books for older readers. WOW! This one is so clever.
I have some greats that would adore this book! I like the feeling of gratitude.
Oh yes. It really is very well written. Sweet and clever.