Baby Touch: Numbers by Ladybird

Baby Touch: Numbers is a bright and engaging touch-and-feel board book that introduces babies and toddlers to the numbers one to five. Published by Ladybird as part of the popular Baby Touch series, this interactive early-learning book combines friendly animals, simple counting activities, bold illustrations, and tactile patches on every double-page spread.

Young children can count the animals, touch the textured areas, observe the colourful pictures, and listen as parents say each number aloud. These interactive features make Baby Touch: Numbers a playful first introduction to counting while also stimulating a baby’s developing senses.

Designed for children from birth, the sturdy board-book format is suitable for small hands and repeated exploration at home, while travelling, or during nursery activities.

A First Introduction to Numbers

Baby Touch: Numbers gently introduces the numbers one, two, three, four, and five. Each spread focuses on a small group of friendly animals, helping children connect a spoken number with a visible quantity.

Parents can point to each animal and count slowly:

• One
• Two
• Three
• Four
• Five

Although newborn babies will not understand counting immediately, hearing numbers regularly helps make the words familiar. Older babies and toddlers may begin copying the sounds, pointing to the animals, or joining in with the counting.

The book keeps the activity simple by focusing on only the first five numbers, making it appropriate for very young learners.

Count the Friendly Animals

The cheerful animal illustrations make counting more enjoyable and memorable. Parents can touch or point to each animal while saying the numbers in order.

Adults can make reading more interactive by asking:

• “How many animals can you see?”
• “Can you point to one animal?”
• “Shall we count them together?”
• “Where is number three?”
• “Which animal do you like?”
• “What sound does this animal make?”

Children may initially respond by looking or reaching. As they develop, they may begin pointing to individual animals and attempting to repeat the numbers.

Parents can also imitate animal sounds or movements, turning a simple counting exercise into a playful communication activity.

Touch-and-Feel Counting Fun

A touch-and-feel area appears on every double-page spread in Baby Touch: Numbers. These tactile patches encourage children to interact physically with the book while they count.

Parents can guide a younger baby’s hand towards each sensory area and describe how it feels using words such as:

• Soft
• Smooth
• Furry
• Shiny
• Bumpy
• Rough

This combination of numbers, pictures, and textures creates a multi-sensory learning experience. Children are not only hearing a number; they are also looking at a group of animals and touching the related page.

As babies grow more confident, they may begin searching for the textured patches independently.

Bright and Bold Illustrations

The colourful, high-contrast artwork in Baby Touch: Numbers is designed to attract babies’ attention. Clearly defined animals and strong colour differences can be easier for young children to observe than complicated scenes filled with small details.

Parents can use the pictures to introduce additional early-learning concepts, including:

• Animal names
• Colours
• Sizes
• Textures
• Body parts
• Simple actions

For example, an adult might say, “Let’s count the three animals,” and then name their colour or describe their texture. This turns each page into a broader language and sensory activity.

Understanding Quantity

Learning to say number words is only one part of early counting. Children also gradually begin understanding that a number represents a particular quantity.

Baby Touch: Numbers supports this concept by showing small groups of animals that can be counted individually. Parents can point to each animal once while saying the corresponding number.

The child does not need to master this skill immediately. Repeated, enjoyable exposure provides a foundation for later number recognition and counting.

Parents can extend the activity beyond the book by counting familiar objects, such as:

• One teddy bear
• Two shoes
• Three building blocks
• Four toy cars
• Five little fingers

Connecting the book’s numbers with everyday objects helps make counting more meaningful.

Supporting Fine Motor Development

Touching the sensory patches, pointing to animals, and turning the board pages encourage babies to practise controlled hand and finger movements.

Exploring Baby Touch: Numbers may support:

• Reaching and pointing
• Finger strength and control
• Hand-eye coordination
• Grasping and releasing
• Early page-turning skills
• Independent book handling

Younger babies may need help from a parent, while older infants and toddlers can gradually take greater control of the book.

Encouraging Early Language

The simple words and repeated number sequence make Baby Touch: Numbers useful for introducing early vocabulary. Parents can count slowly and repeat the animals’ names while allowing the child time to observe each page.

Children may begin by making sounds or attempting only part of a word. These responses can still be encouraged and celebrated.

Parents can use short sentences such as:

• “I can see one animal.”
• “Here are two animals.”
• “Let’s count to three.”
• “You found number four.”
• “There are five animals.”

Repeating similar phrases helps make the language predictable and familiar.

Learning Through Repetition

Babies and toddlers often enjoy reading the same book repeatedly. Familiarity helps them anticipate what will appear next and gives them opportunities to practise the same developing skills.

After several readings of Baby Touch: Numbers, a toddler may begin remembering the order of the numbers or recognising which animals appear on each page.

Parents can pause before saying a familiar number to allow the child an opportunity to respond. Even if the answer is incomplete, the attempt helps turn reading into a two-way interaction.

Supporting Early Childhood Development

The combination of counting, animals, colours, and sensory exploration engages several developing abilities.

Regularly sharing Baby Touch: Numbers may encourage:

• Early number familiarity
• Counting from one to five
• Understanding small quantities
• Animal recognition
• Sensory awareness
• Fine motor development
• Hand-eye coordination
• Visual concentration
• Early vocabulary
• Parent-child communication

The book is designed to introduce these ideas through relaxed play rather than formal teaching.

Shared Reading and Family Bonding

Baby Touch: Numbers works best when explored with a parent, grandparent, sibling, or caregiver. Adults can count the animals, guide the baby’s fingers towards the textures, imitate sounds, and respond enthusiastically to the child’s reactions.

Shared reading provides opportunities for eye contact, conversation, smiles, and physical closeness. These positive experiences can help babies associate books and learning with affection, attention, and enjoyment.

The book can be enjoyed during:

• Tummy time
• Quiet play
• Bedtime reading
• Car journeys
• Family visits
• Nursery sessions
• Early-learning activities

A Sturdy Board Book for Little Hands

The durable board pages are suitable for babies and toddlers who are still learning to handle books carefully. Thick pages are easier for small fingers to hold and turn than ordinary paper pages.

Its compact square format makes Baby Touch: Numbers convenient for home reading and travel. The book can remain useful as the child develops: a newborn may focus on the bright pictures, while an older toddler may count the animals, identify numbers, and explore the textures independently.

A Thoughtful Early-Learning Gift

The combination of counting and sensory play makes Baby Touch: Numbers a practical gift for:

• Baby showers
• Newborn celebrations
• First birthdays
• Christmas
• Nursery starters
• Early-learning collections
• Families creating a baby’s first library

It offers both entertainment and educational value in a durable, child-friendly format.

About Ladybird Books

Ladybird is a respected children’s publishing imprint known for producing entertaining and educational books for young readers. Its catalogue includes sensory books, first-concept titles, bedtime stories, activity books, and popular character collections.

The Baby Touch series uses simple text, bold illustrations, tactile elements, and sturdy pages to encourage babies to learn through sensory exploration and shared play.

Who Should Read Baby Touch: Numbers?

This book is suitable for:

• Babies from birth
• Infants developing their senses
• Toddlers learning to count
• Children discovering numbers one to five
• Babies who enjoy animals and textures
• Parents looking for an interactive first-number book
• Nurseries and early-learning centres
• Anyone searching for an educational baby gift

The edition specifications and principal product features are confirmed by the official Penguin UK publication page.

Book Links

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View the official publication information:
Baby Touch: Numbers – Penguin UK

Explore more books from the collection:
Baby Touch Series – Penguin UK

A Fun First Counting Book

Baby Touch: Numbers combines the numbers one to five with friendly animals, colourful illustrations, and sensory patches. Its interactive design encourages babies to participate while supporting early counting, vocabulary, visual concentration, fine motor skills, and sensory awareness.

Whether shared during playtime, travel, or a quiet family-reading session, this sturdy board book offers an enjoyable introduction to numbers. It is a valuable addition to a baby’s first library and a thoughtful educational gift for curious young learners.