Maisy's First Numbers    by Lucy Cousins Order:  USA  Can Candlewick, 2014 (2014) Hardcover     Reviewed by Bob Walch This book combines simple animal recognition with counting up to five. Maisy serves as the guide as she introduces a single, stripy tiger, two tortoises, three butterflies, four yellow fish, and five snails. Besides illustrations of each of the critters, you'll find the individual numbers displayed using bright colors. The beauty of this book is that as the child gets older it will still be a favorite because it can be used for counting practice and word recognition. In fact, for some youngsters this could well be a transition book used to teach basic reading skills. The Maisy concept series also includes titles on colors and letters. The book's sturdy construction will stand up to months of constant use and wear. Note: Opinions expressed in reviews and articles on this site are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of BookLoons. Find more Kids books on our Shelves or in our book Reviews