Magic Counting
explore the world of numbers through the shapes and patterns around us
Nabeel Khan author Tete Garcia illustrator
Format:Board book
Publisher:Scribe Publications
Published:20th Jun '24
Should be back in stock very soon

Discover the magical world of numbers, shapes, and geometry that surrounds you every day!
Nabeel Khan invites you to draw on your child’s innate interest in geometry, patterns, and shapes as an intuitive and fun way to learn about numbers — starting their maths journey from a place of playfulness, curiosity, and tangible connection to their environment. We can find numbers and shapes everywhere: in the natural world, in art and architecture, in symbolism, and in the sky above us. This approach is just as straightforward as 1, 2, 3, 4, but also provides kids the tools to see their world in a new way, and the agency to understand the fundamental connection between numeracy and geometry, changing their perspective for life.
‘This counting book with a difference points out the shapes, patterns, and numbers that feature and recur in our lives.’
-- Imogen Russell Williams * The Guardian *‘This elegant board book is, first, a concept book on counting, but it adds in geometric shapes and symbols to make it almost a coffee table conversation piece on mathematics … This book clearly was a labour of love, and the pleasing gold and other tertiary colours it uses in the artwork are reason enough to pick it up. For board book afficionados who like introducing sophisticated concepts to their toddler.’
-- Stephanie Tournas * Youth Services Book Review *‘Magic Counting will take readers on a fascinating journey of learning about numbers and their importance in all aspects of the world.’
-- Anneliese Gates * Books+Publishing *‘This picture book is a counting book designed for younger audiences, but it features some mystic symbols usually associated with themes like sacred geometry … Nabeel Khan has an uncanny ability to portray shapes and patterns. Indeed, we can find numbers and shapes everywhere: in the natural world, in art and architecture, in symbolism, and the sky above us.’
* GeekDad *‘Magic Counting is a must for educators who want to foster a deep understanding of numbers in the children they teach. It would also make a great independent read for children in Key Stage 2 who are fascinated by numbers.’
-- Sam Keely (Subject Leader and a Key Stage One teacher) * Just ImagiISBN: 9781914484360
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22 pages