One & Other Numbers: with Alexander Calder

The bold, candy-colored shapes pop off each page, and the playful text makes Calder’s abstract sculptures feel like a game for my toddler. We’ve read it every night this week and she keeps pointing at the different numbers hidden in the art.

My two-year-old keeps grabbing this off the shelf because the bright, playful shapes just pop off the page, and the simple text actually holds her attention through the whole book. It's a clever way to sneak some art appreciation into storytime, and the sturdy pages have survived quite a few enthusi

The text pairs Calder’s bold, vibrant shapes with a clever counting approach, and my kid actually sits still for the whole thing. It’s a rare board book that feels as much like art for me as it is a learning tool for them.