Numbers, Goodnight

Catchy rhymes and adorable illustrations paired with math concepts makes this book a standout for bedtime. Each two-page spread highlights a number shown numerically and written out as a word along with a short lyrical stanza. “Goodnight, two hands. Goodnight, two feet. Goodnight, two ears, so small and sweet.”

The gentle watercolor and digital illustrations capture a diverse group of children and adults preparing for bedtime. Observant children will notice that there are several examples of the showcased number in each picture. For instance, on the page featuring eight, readers can find eight flowers on the bedspread, eight spots on the dog, eight diamonds on the lampshade, etc.

Understanding that numbers can be communicated different ways is a difficult concept. This book teaches children at an early age that there are many ways to express the same value. Even the end papers show a wonderful representation of numbers ranging from numeric symbols, to words presented in five languages, roman numerals, tallies, cubes, and pictures.

This is the perfect book for parents with young children and teachers who work in a daycare to early elementary grades! Not only does this book help children recognize numbers in different forms, but it helps them visualize the amount in a ten frame! As an elementary school teacher I know how important it is for children to come to school with a strong foundation in math. This book helps children gain the knowledge they need to succeed in school in a fun and enjoyable way. It is a good way for parents to bond with their children and make them mathematically fluent at the same time!

My grandniece loves the book. Being a math person I know how important it is to teach at an early age. Danica McKellar is a great writer and knows her math. This book is well written and I am very happy that I purchased this. Will be looking to buy more from Danica soon.

My two year old daughter loves this book. We read it almost every night, it's a short read so I don't mind. She's really into numbers right now and she also like random things like they mention in the book. I wouldn't suggest thing book for any child over 3 as it would probably be a bit boring for them.

Danica McKellar did an amazing job with this book "Goodnight Numbers." I love the way it was written, the different families in the pictures plus on every page you can count the objects. I love that the book is relatable to real things, for instance for 10 it's goodnight 10 fingers, goodnight 10 toes. Enjoy counting.

Like goodnight moon, but with numbers! Such a sweet nighttime book with some education sneaked in. Great book to read over and over each night and to pinpoint all the different types of every day items on each page, and count them! Definitely a must have!

I've never written a review before but feel compelled to now. Goodnight Numbers is an amazing and fun way to learn numbers. When I was a kid we just memorized. My grandson can now visualize what numbers are. Danica , Brilliant !