As soon as your child can sit in your lap, picture books offer a gentle introduction to a variety of math topics.
- Counting and More
Math concept books for the very young and the young at heart. - Geometry Foundations
Puzzles, patterns, measurement, and shapes. - Arithmetic Foundations
From addition and subtraction to basic fractions. - Money and Time
Math for the “real world.”
Within each subcategory, books are listed alphabetically by author.
If you click on a book cover, the links take you to Amazon.com, where you can read reviews and other details (and where I earn a few cents of affiliate commission if you actually buy the book), but most of these books should be available through your public library. Ask a librarian to find you a copy — they love to help!
Counting and More
Geometry Foundations
Arithmetic Foundations
Money and Time
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For more playful math links, check out my Internet Math Resources pages.
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I found this book at the library, or rather it found me because I wasn’t actually looking for math books. It’s called the “Math Curse” by Jon Sciezka + Lane Smith. Some of the math is jibberish however it does a great job of showing how math is everywhere! We enjoyed it! If it’s not on your list I think it would be fun addition to your collection!
Thank you for the book recommendation. I love Math Curse! I will add it to my page for elementary-age readers, which I hope to post one of these days…