One Ted Falls Out of Bed: A Counting Story Board book – 5 July 2012

We have enjoyed reading bedtime stories to our son since he was three months old. He's now approaching two years old and a total bookworm. All this to say we have amassed a mini library in the house of a the wide variety of books aimed at different age groups and there seems to be a formula for a successful bedtime book 1) it should have an easy rug mint scheme (our son loves to finish sentences in books and those with good rhyming styles help him remember the word), 2) have strong visuals that aren't too garish for a toddler (I realize realistic looking character are a winner), 3) the story should end with something fun e.g "..and a big kiss! or a "Night! Night!", 4) there needs to be an element of repetition, either with actions, sounds or images and lastly 5) they should be should be fun and engaging for both parent and toddler!This book delivers on all of the above. We initially borrowed it from our local library but after renewing it 5 times I realized it was time to buy the book! It is a firm top 10 favorite with our son. The book charts a teddy bears adventure through his owners bedroom one evening when he accidentally falls out of bed. He races cars, has tea with dolls, flys balloons and gazes at stars just to name a few adventures. With each new adventure your counting from 1 to 10 and back down again until the "one Ted who fell out of bed" is back in bed snuggled up to his owner. It's a cute story, easy to read before bed (not too long/short) and has a little educational element with the counting.Borrow from your local library to decide what you think first but I'm sure it will also be a bedtime favorite of your little one too!

Me and my son love this book. He is now 8 but loved it when he was younger. We misplaced the book so bought it again for nostalgia

Such beautiful illustrations and the story is very very cute also! My 10 month old loved it at the time we purchased and still absolutely loves this book at the age of one and a half

A great bedtime story. My son loves it and we read it regularly. He enjoys counting the different things and joining in. Love Julia Donaldson as an author and think this is one of her most underrated books.

Another wonderful book from Julia Donaldson. My little boy was two and a quarter when we discovered this at the local library and months later he still likes to read it every day. A lovely counting story with lots of scope for funny actions (driving cars and sipping tea!). The illustrations by Anna Currey are wonderful. Can't recommend highly enough.

Somewhat feeble story rescued by the illustrator.

Gorgeous counting book, perfect for little ones learning numbers

What's not to like! Love this story nice durable book for little ones