Ten Little Aliens by Mike Brownlow

Blast off on a playful counting adventure with Ten Little Aliens, a rhythmic, rhyming picture book that helps children count from ten to one and back again. Bursting with energy and humour, this space-themed story follows ten curious aliens as they zoom across the universe in search of a new place to call home.

Along the way, they explore fiery planets, fizzing comets and encounter wonderfully strange space creatures. With its catchy rhyme and repeating structure, the story invites children to join in, predict what happens next and build confidence with numbers in a joyful, memorable way.

Perfect for read-alouds at home and in the classroom, Ten Little Aliens combines early maths learning with imaginative storytelling that keeps young readers engaged from lift-off to landing.

Why we (and schools) love this book

Supports early numeracy, helping children practise counting forwards and backwards.

Highly engaging read-aloud, with rhythm and repetition that encourage participation.

Links maths with imagination, making number learning fun rather than formal.

Explore more from the Ten Little series

• Ten Little Dinosaurs, Ten Little Pirates, Ten Little Superheroes

Each title uses the same clever counting structure and lively rhyme to support early numeracy skills.

Written by Mike Brownlow, Published by Hachette
Paperback | 32 pages