Lots and Lots of Ocelots: A Skip Counting Book is a recent (2026) picture book written by Vicky Fang and illustrated by Angel Chang.
It is, as the subtitle indicates, built around skip counting. The first page touches briefly on the idea of counting one by one, then immediately introduces skip counting, in words, with some numbers, and with graphics along a number line.
The book then moves through a series of two-page spreads with similar design and structure. Different animals are introduced for counting in a brief, inventive rhyme (like “Slews and slews of cockatoos”). The book then counts the animals, first in ones (for ocelots), then twos (for the slews of cockatoos), then other numbers for other animals. The animals are grouped to assist and prompt counting, so the cockatoos are in pairs (or twos), the crocodiles in piles or clusters of five, and so on. One corner of each two-page spread has smaller text aimed at an older audience. These paragraphs explain the animals and give context and the kind of extra detail eager young readers might want.
The book ends with four pages of text and graphics that review skip counting, guide learners on using number lines, and prompts users to further action.
The result is a good pleasing book that teaches math concepts, is visually appealing, and educates about different types of animals along the way.
