Ten Bush Babies – Let’s Add

Ten Bush Babies – Let’s Add by Grace Nolan. Illustrated by Nancy Bevington.  2026 Big Sky Publishing. PB Hardback RRP $24.99. ISBN: 9781922896582.

Reviewed by Debra Williams

This book, designed for children aged 0-7 years, is a delight, and the illustrations of the adorable bush babies are both fun and gorgeous. The rhyming repetition goes hand in hand with the animals to count on each page, reinforcing the text. The end of the book contains six Fun Learning Activities pages, where an adult can guide the child in learning numbers and adding up sums for themselves. There are two pages where the child can both count and name all the bush babies themselves. There are two other books available in the series: Book 1, Ten Naughty Numbats, and Book 3, Ten Lively Lorikeets.

From the publisher:

‘Fun and learning go hand in hand in this engaging series. Perfect for children from birth to seven, these books introduce counting, addition and subtraction through playful rhymes and vibrant illustrations. Young readers will discover 30 native Australian animals while developing early numeracy skills in a joyful, interactive way. Each book includes simple reinforcement activities to extend learning and keep the fun going.’