Animal 123 — Britta Teckentrup

With a bold palette, striking graphics, and a bouncing menagerie of animals, this pair of uniquely formatted lift-the-flap books introduces young readers to the basic concepts of counting and patterns. Each is a boisterous, vivid trek of discovery, providing irresistible clues which encourage lifting the flap -- a hands-on, educator-approved strategy of uncovering and learning concepts. Whether it's finding out just who's next in "Animal 123," or exploring differently patterned creatures hiding in the habitats of "Animal Spots and Stripes," these ultra-sturdy books provide not just an intriguing way to communicate essential building blocks of learning, but also offer an energetic playground of sheer delight.