A simple introduction to the meaning of numbers and sets as a rooster, on his way to see the world, is joined by fourteen animals along the way. --

Ten instruments take their parts one by one in a musical performance.

"A counting book which shows what can be done with ten black dots--one can make a sun, two a fox's eyes, or eight the wheels of a train."--

As ever growing numbers of animals visit a watering hole, introducing the numbers from one to ten, the water dwindles.

As friends Bear and Mouse share a day together, Bear counts various objects, from one to five, and the reader is invited to do the same.

As they are startled by the activities of other nearby creatures, the number of turtles on a log in a pond decreases from ten to one. Includes factual information about the animals mentioned in the story.

A child counts the days to Christmas, from one to twenty-five, preparing a surprise for the woodland animals as she waits. Includes recipe and craft instructions.

"As a boy and his mother participate in the annual bird count, he misses his grandfather, who went south for the winter, and watches especially for Gramps' favorite bird. Includes facts about the history and purpose of the Christmas Bird Count, how to participate, and a bird checklist." --

Animals fall off a speeding sled one by one until only a lonely caribou is left, chasing a giant snowball that has engulfed the falling animals.

"A young boy counts the candles on the family menorah and the lights he sees in the world around him on each night of Hanukkah. Includes information on the history and significance of the celebration." --