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Curio Counts the World

A Global Counting Adventure Across 20 Countries

Join Curio, a curious little red panda, on an exciting counting adventure around the world! Children count from 1 to 20 while discovering 20 amazing countries, animals, landmarks, foods, cultural symbols, fun facts, stickers, and more. A playful way to build early math, geography, observation, and reading skills.

πŸ”’ Numbers 1–20 🌍 20 Countries πŸ”Ž Search & Find ⭐ Sticker Rewards
Curio Counts the World

More than learning to count

Curio turns numbers into a world adventure. Children count, search, observe, talk, discover and collect rewards as they move from one country to the next.

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Count

Practice counting from 1 through 20 with visual counting scenes.

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Explore

Visit 20 countries and discover something special about each place.

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Search

Find numbered objects and explore busy, colorful scenes.

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Discover

Learn new words, greetings and simple cultural facts.

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Earn

Collect 20 country stickers and work toward Curio Counting Champion.

The Adventure

20 numbers. 20 countries. 20 discoveries.

Curio's journey begins with one drum in Ghana and continues through a colorful collection of countries, animals, foods, landmarks and cultural symbols.

1.Ghana Drum
2 Β· China Pandas.
3 Β· Mexico Tacos
4 Β· India Elephants
5 Β· Japan Cherry blossoms
6 Β· Brazil Masks
7 Β· Egypt Pyramids
9 Β· Bangladesh Doyel birds
10 Β· Australia Kangaroos
11 Β· United States Bald eagles
12 Β· Philippines Seashells
13 Β· South Africa Penguins
14 Β· United Kingdom Red buses
15 Β· Netherlands Tulips
16 Β· Argentina Flamingos
17 Β· France Roosters
18 Β· Italy Pizza slices
19 Β· New Zealand Kiwis
20 Β· Switzerland Bells
20 numbers. 20 countries. 20 discoveries.
Step by step

Count β†’ Search β†’ Discover β†’ Say β†’ Earn

A playful counting adventure that turns every country into a learning experience.

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See how the adventure unfolds

Here are a few sample pages from Curio's journey. The full book takes young explorers through all 20 countries.

1 Β· One Drum in Ghana
1 Β· One Drum in Ghana Count one drum, find it in the scene, learn a fact and earn the first sticker.
2 Β· Two Pandas in China
2 Β· Two Pandas in China Count the pandas while discovering bamboo, the Great Wall and a simple greeting.
4 Β· Four Elephants in India
4 Β· Four Elephants in India Counting meets landmarks, nature and cultural discovery.
9 Β· Nine Doyel Birds in Bangladesh
9 Β· Nine Doyel Birds in Bangladesh A home-country stop featuring the national bird and local visual references.
Look, count and find
Look, count and find Large illustrated scenes invite children to search for each numbered object.
Curio's World Traveler Passport
Curio's World Traveler Passport Collect the journey's 20 country stickers as you progress
Learning through adventure

What children can practice

The book was created to support early math, geography, observation and reading skills through playful exploration.

βœ“ One-to-one counting
βœ“ Visual observation
βœ“ Geography awareness
βœ“ Vocabulary building
βœ“ Reading comprehension
βœ“ Conversation and language
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For parents & teachers

A book to explore together

The book includes ideas for counting aloud, locating countries on a map, discussing what children see, learning new words and extending the adventure with drawing and simple research activities. These simple prompts turn reading time into a shared conversation about numbers and the world.

“What did Curio find? How many are there? Which country are we visiting?”

Try this while reading

Point to each object as your child counts. Find the country on a globe or map. Ask your child to spot the search-challenge objects. Talk about the fun fact and new vocabulary. Ask your child which country they would like to visit.

Who is it for?

Made for young explorers

A natural fit for shared reading, early learning and playful world discovery.

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About the author

Md. Atique Ullah Siddique

Md. Atique Ullah Siddique is an author dedicated to creating educational and engaging books that support learning and personal growth. A significant part of his work focuses on children's education, where he combines storytelling with simple learning concepts to help young readers explore language, science, nature, and everyday life. His writing for children emphasizes curiosity, creativity, and discovery. Through playful stories, rhythmic language, and imaginative characters, he aims to make learning enjoyable and accessible for early readers. His books are designed to encourage children to develop a love for reading while building foundational knowledge and confidence in learning. In addition to children's learning materials, his writing also reflects an interest in personal development, mental well-being, and family guidance. Across all of his work, he seeks to present ideas in a clear and practical way so readers can connect with them easily. Md. Atique Ullah Siddique believes that books can play an important role in shaping young minds. Through thoughtful storytelling and educational themes, he hopes to inspire curiosity, kindness, and a lifelong appreciation for learning.

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