STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Counting to 100 is an easy thing to do — unless you’re younger than 2 years old. Then imagine being able to count to 100 in seven different languages by the time you’re 4 years ...

Every spread in this high-energy counting book contains 100 cartoon people, objects, or animals, as Sebe provides enthusiastic prompts: "There are 100 sheep... and 1 rabbit! (Do you see him?").

Editor’s Note: Initially, we published one essay a day to count down to Opening Day — but with the start of the season pushed back, we’ll be counting down the last 13 by publishing an essay on Monday, ...