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A sun-drenched, rhythmic counting adventure that turns learning into a joyful, musical journey through the grasslands. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with We All Went on Safari.
- sun-drenched
- vibrant
- cheerful
- adventurous
- 01
Rooster who set out to see the world
Eric Carle
A gentle, cumulative journey that celebrates both the thrill of setting out and the deep comfort of returning home.
- 02
1, 2, 3 to the zoo
Eric Carle
A vibrant, wordless journey that turns learning to count into a colorful, page-turning parade.
- 03
One witch
Laura Leuck · 2003
A delightfully gross, bouncy counting rhyme that turns spooky ingredients into a festive, giggly Halloween feast.
- 04
Seventeen kings and forty two elephants
Margaret Mahy
A joyous, tongue-twisting romp through a magical jungle night, driven by an irresistible, bouncing rhythm.
- 05
1 is one
Tasha Tudor · 1956
A gentle, sunlit stroll through a pastoral world of counting and quiet observation.
- 06
Chicka chicka boom boom
Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault · 1989
A syncopated, brightly colored burst of rhythmic joy that turns the alphabet into a boisterous musical chant.
- 07
Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed
Eileen Christelow
A delightfully chaotic countdown that turns bedtime resistance into a chantable, interactive game.
- 08
Handa's Surprise
Eileen Browne
A sun-drenched, interactive stroll where the reader gets to be in on a delightful, fruity secret.
- 09
Lion's lunch
Hiawyn Oram
A cheeky, fast-paced romp through the jungle where cleverness goes head-to-head with a rumbling tummy.
- 10
Africa is not a country
Margy Burns Knight · 2000
An expansive and welcoming exploration that invites young readers to discover the vibrant, varied daily lives across a massive continent.
- 11
Panda Bear, Panda Bear, what do you see?
Bill Martin Jr. · 2007
A rhythmic, visually vibrant parade of wild animals that gently introduces the youngest readers to the wonders of the natural world.
- 12
They All Saw a Cat
Brendan Wenzel
A rhythmic, visually dazzling exploration of how who we are shapes exactly what we see.











