EVERY BUDDY COUNTS

Every Buddy Counts is a MathStart Level 1 book by Stuart J. Murphy. It is a picture book for children ages 3 and up that teaches the basic concept of counting.
The story follows a little hamster as it counts its way to ten buddies, including six slinky fish, eight favorite playmates, and ten cuddly teddy bears. Along the way, the hamster learns that counting can be fun and that it’s important to appreciate all of our friends.
Every Buddy Counts is a great way to introduce young children to the basics of counting. It is also a heartwarming story about friendship and the importance of appreciating all of our buddies.