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  • In The Rockpool
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    In The Rockpool

    Written by Andrea Rowe
    Illustrated by Hannah Sommerville
    Published by Little Hare Books
    Theme/topic: Counting, Habitats, and Ocean
    Suggested learning area: AC9MFN01 (Mathematics – Foundation) AC9S1U01 (Science – Year 1)

    The book invites young readers on a sensory exploration of the creatures and treasures found in coastal rockpools. The story encourages children to observe and describe the natural features of seaside habitats, including the plants and animals that live there, supporting understanding of animal needs and environments (AC9S1U01 – Year 1, Science).

    As children engage with the rhythmic text and detailed illustrations, they also practise early number skills, such as counting shells, crabs, and other seaside items, reinforcing concepts of matching quantities with numerals and naming numbers in sequence (AC9MFN01 – Foundation Year, Mathematics).

    This book is a rich cross-curricular resource, perfect for supporting science and maths learning through storytelling, observation, and wonder.

    AC9MFN01 (Mathematics – Foundation) AC9S1U01 (Science – Year 1)
  • Anno’s Counting Book
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    Anno’s Counting Book

    Written & illustrated by Mitsumasa Anno
    Published by HarperCollins AU
    Theme/topic: Counting
    Suggested learning area: AC9MFN01 (Mathematics – Foundation)

    Anno’s Counting Book by Mitsumasa Anno is a beautifully illustrated and engaging book that introduces young children to the concept of numbers and counting. As the story unfolds, readers are invited to follow a journey through various landscapes, counting objects and animals along the way. This simple yet captivating narrative allows children to practise recognising numerals and matching them with corresponding quantities (AC9MFN01 – Foundation Year, Mathematics).

    The book’s enchanting illustrations and gentle pacing make it a perfect resource for young learners to develop early number sense, visualising quantities, and building a strong foundation for understanding numbers in a real-world context. By combining storytelling with mathematical concepts, Anno’s Counting Book encourages curiosity and exploration, fostering a love for both reading and maths.

    AC9MFN01 (Mathematics – Foundation)
  • One Duck Stuck
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    One Duck Stuck

    Written by Phyllis Root
    Illustrated by Jane Chapman
    Published by CWP
    Theme/topic: Counting, Repetition, and Rhyme
    Suggested learning area: AC9EFLE04 (English Language and Literacy – Foundation) AC9MFN01 (Mathematics – Foundation)

    This picture book invites children to count along as various animals come to help a duck who’s stuck in the muck. The repetitive, rhyming text supports early literacy development by exposing children to rhymes and predictable sentence patterns (AC9EFLE04 – Foundation Year, English).

    At the same time, the book reinforces key mathematical concepts by encouraging children to recognise numerals, match quantities, and practise sequencing numbers up to ten (AC9MFN01 – Foundation Year, Mathematics). With its engaging rhythm, vibrant illustrations, and opportunities for counting and number sequence, One Duck Stuck is an excellent resource for developing both early language and numeracy skills in an enjoyable and memorable way.

    AC9EFLE04 (English Language and Literacy – Foundation) AC9MFN01 (Mathematics – Foundation)
  • Mouse Count
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    Mouse Count

    Written & illustrated by Ellen Stoll Walsh
    Published by HMH Books
    Theme/topic: Counting and Narrative
    Suggested learning area: AC9EFLE02 (English Language and Literacy – Foundation) AC9EFLE05 (English Language and Literacy – Foundation) AC9MFN01 (Mathematics – Foundation)

    This charming story supports early maths and literacy development. As a hungry snake finds and counts ten mice one by one, children are invited to practise counting forward and backward, reinforcing the concept of matching quantities with numbers (AC9MFN01 – Foundation Year, Mathematics).

    The story has clear features of a narrative, which create opportunities for children to share ideas about events, such as the problem and its resolution, and the characters in the text (AC9EFLE02 – Foundation Year, English). Children can also retell the story through drawing, role-playing, or sequencing events, building their comprehension and creative expression (AC9EFLE05 – Foundation Year, English).

    With its simple text, bold illustrations, and engaging plot, Mouse Count is an ideal resource for integrating numeracy and literacy in early childhood learning.

    AC9EFLE02 (English Language and Literacy – Foundation) AC9EFLE05 (English Language and Literacy – Foundation) AC9MFN01 (Mathematics – Foundation)