children will love identifying what sort of thing is being repeated (is it a boat? a swimmer? a buoy?) while also becoming more familiar with counting. for young children, this is a beautiful introduction to the world of numbers. for toddlers and older children, the content of the paintings leave a lot of room for discussion and thought beyond the pages of the book. the numbers inside this board book are out of order, encouraging children to interact with the artwork and explore the paintings at their own pace