1, 2, 3, Count and Read

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You can only read a fairy tale so many times before the princesses and dragons become boring to your little one. If you're in the market for some new books, why not pick ones that will entertain your tot while teaching her an important skill. Although learning to count can be difficult and somewhat of a snooze, these 15 books make it a fun process. Here, bedtime reads that will help turn your tot into a master mathematician.

First 100 Numbers

First 100 Numbers

First 100 Numbers ($8, originally $9) teaches your little one to count high using big, bright, and bold illustrations.

1,2,3 to the Zoo

1,2,3 to the Zoo

The book 1,2,3 to the Zoo ($7, originally $8) combines basic counting skills with Eric Carle's eye-popping pictures.

Fish Eyes

Fish Eyes

The brightly colored animals in Fish Eyes ($6, originally $7) help your child learn her numbers as well as basic adding skills.

Five Little Monkeys

Five Little Monkeys

The classic children's rhyme of Five Little Monkeys ($6, originally $7) teaches tots about subtraction — and how to behave at bedtime.

One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish

One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish

The Dr. Seuss classic One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish ($5, originally $9) teaches your little one their numbers, colors, and a few made-up words.

Bears on Wheels

Bears on Wheels

While your child's favorite bears are learning how to ride a bike, he's learning his numbers in Bears on Wheels ($4).

Counting Kisses

Counting Kisses

How many smooches does it take to make a baby smile? Find out and learn about numbers in Counting Kisses ($4, originally $8).

How Do Dinosaurs Count to Ten?

How Do Dinosaurs Count to Ten?

If your child loves velociraptors, triceratops, and more, then they'll love learning to count like them in How Do Dinosaurs Count to Ten ($6, originally $7).

On the Launch Pad

On the Launch Pad

Teach your future rocket man or woman to count with the space-themed read On the Launch Pad ($7, originally $8).

Ten Apples Up on Top!

Ten Apples Up on Top!

In Ten Apples Up on Top ($6, originally $9), three friends learn all the things they can do with fruit, while your child learns how to count them.

Quack and Count

Quack and Count

Let an adorable family of ducks teach your tot the numbers in Quack and Count ($6, originally $7).

Ten Black Dots

Ten Black Dots

Simple rhymes and everyday objects help your child learn her numbers in Ten Black Dots ($6, originally $7).

Zero the Hero

Zero the Hero

Every number is important, as kids will learn in Zero the Hero ($13, originally $17).