Barbara Barbieri McGrath (Author)

2 series 13 books in order

Barbara Barbieri McGrath has written over twenty books for children, including The Little Gray Bunny, The Little Red Elf, and many bestselling math concept books. After graduating from Lasell College with a degree in Early Childhood Education, Barbara opened a preschool where she taught 4-5 year olds for sixteen years. Her love for writing, children and making learning fun was the inspiration for her first children's book, The M&M Brand Counting Book, which sold over 1 million copies. She lives in Natick, Massachusetts.

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First Celebrations, McGrath Math

Series by Barbara Barbieri McGrath (Author)

First Celebrations

7 books in order · 2016–2017

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    Halloween Colors

    2016 · Barbara Barbieri McGrath (Author)

    A colorful board book choice for the littlest trick-or-treaters. This bright and fun fall story is perfect for baby or toddler halloween book as it…

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    Thanksgiving Counting

    2016 · Barbara Barbieri McGrath (Author)

    Introduce the youngest dinner guests to the joys of Thanksgiving and counting! Count from one to ten on Baby’s first Thanksgiving. Made more special…

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    Christmas Colors & Counting

    2016 · Barbara Barbieri McGrath (Author)

    A merry and bright option for baby’s first Christmas introduces colors with seasonal favorites such as elves and the Christmas tree. Practice basic…

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    Valentine's Shapes

    2016 · Barbara Barbieri McGrath (Author)

    This unique alternative to stuffed animals and sweets makes baby’s first Valentine’s Day all about shapes, including Valentine favorites like hearts,…

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    Easter Counting

    2017 · Barbara Barbieri McGrath (Author)

    Introduce your littlest readers to the joys of Easter by counting colorful eggs, fluffy bunnies, and springtime flowers. Count from one to five on…

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    Parade Colors

    2017 · Barbara Barbieri McGrath (Author)

    Strike up the band! This upbeat and cheerful celebration for baby’s first patriotic holidays introduces a variety of colors as readers encounter Uncle…

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    Birthday Counting

    2017 · Barbara Barbieri McGrath (Author)

    Looking for a board book that celebrates birthdays? Look no further! Birthday Counting is the perfect choice for baby’s birthday party! This festive…

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McGrath Math

6 books in order · 2009–2016

  1. Cover of Teddy Bear Counting

    Teddy Bear Counting

    2009 · Barbara Barbieri McGrath (Author)

    Bears tumble in! Learn to count with this rhyming tale of twelve teddy bears tumbling from page to page. Not just a counting book, it also teaches…

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    Teddy Bear Math

    2011 · Barbara Barbieri McGrath (Author)

    Colorful teddies make great counting tools. Grab four big handfuls, then follow the rules. In a follow-up to Teddy Bear Counting, young learners can…

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  3. Cover of Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, School Day Math

    Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, School Day Math

    2014 · Barbara Barbieri McGrath (Author)

    Get ready to move while you count! In this follow-up to Teddy Bear Counting and Teddy Bear Math, kids will be jumping, wriggling, and spinning as…

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    Teddy Bear Patterns

    2013 · Barbara Barbieri McGrath (Author)

    The teddy bears are back—this time to teach readers all about patterns. Similar to the first three books in the McGrath Math series of concept books,…

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  5. Cover of Teddy Bear Addition

    Teddy Bear Addition

    2014 · Barbara Barbieri McGrath (Author)

    Teddy Bears are on an addition mission! Math, counting, sorting and adding for young children. Easy, fun, and educational. Visual learners can watch…

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  6. Cover of Teddy Bear Subtraction

    Teddy Bear Subtraction

    2016 · Barbara Barbieri McGrath (Author)

    One less teddy leaves how many? Subtraction is simple when big bears count, sort, and take away tiny teddies. The familiar bear counters will appeal…

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How many books has Barbara Barbieri McGrath (Author) written?

We list 13 books by Barbara Barbieri McGrath (Author) across 2 series, published between 2009–2017 — each shown in full reading order.

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