1, 2, 3 is a simple book that can be easily recreated at home with photographs of objects around the house. I like that there are three representations of the number on each page: the number, the word, and a visual representation using dots and that the photographs are simple. As a parent, I'd pair it with having a child count the objects in the picture and then find something around the house to also represent it. To increase language, I'd talk about the photographs. For instance, "Look, this picture is of a baby's hand. He has five fingers. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. How many fingers do you have? Let's count!"

Recommended age: 2-4 years

Writing style: On each page, there are three representations of the number on each page: the number, the word, and a visual representation using dots. Other than that, there are no words to read.

Lexile range (unofficial): N/A - NP

Illustration style: All photographs and of things commonly seen in the number. For instance, six eggs, five fingers, and two shoes.

Reality-based: Yes, these are familiar objects that a child can count. ( )

Real life objects that can be counted with these pictures would be good assisting tool for early literacy. (Book Review)
2-4 years
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