123s of Art

The way this book weaves famous paintings into counting is genius—my daughter asks for it every night, and I’ve caught her pointing out the colors in real art now. The selection of iconic works keeps even me engaged, and the pages feel sturdy enough for her little hands to flip on her own.

My toddler actually sits still for this one, which says everything. The mix of counting with famous paintings is such a clever hook, and the pages feel sturdy enough for little hands to turn on their own. We’ve read it three times today already.

The way this book sneaks art history into something as simple as counting is genius—my four-year-old now asks to “read” the Monet page over breakfast. The paintings are crisp and clear enough that she can actually spot the differences between them, and it’s become our favorite quiet-time ritual.