Description
Following on the heels of the successful alphabetic phenomenon, Countablock features thick pages cut into the shape of each number, creating a sort of peek-through guessing game around the number form itself. One egg becomes...one chick!
From snowmen to puddles and acorns to oaks, quantities are illustrated twice: both before and after their "transformations." As children interact with the pages, they will familiarise themselves not only with the numbers 1-100 and associated quantities, but with each numeral's physicality -- angles, holes and curves, both front and back.
Illustrated by hip British design team Peskimo, this fresh take on the 1-2-3s encourages readers to manipulate numbers in a whole new way.
About the Author
Christopher Franceschelli is a seasoned publisher, editor, and creator of children's books. He currently runs Chronicle's Handprints imprint, and the SmartInk packaging company. Born and raised a New Yorker, Christopher lives with his family in Brooklyn.
Reviews
Stylish silkscreenlike illustrations and opportunities for both counting and guessing what happens next should keep copies of this chunky book well-loved. * Publishers' Weekly *
The clever, nostalgic art is reminiscent of Sara Gillingham's work in Stephen Krensky's I Know a Lot, and the title provides an unusual exploration of concepts appropriate for many age levels. -- Sarah Westeren, Richland Library, Columbia, SC * School Library Journal *
Book Information
ISBN 9781419713743
Author Christopher Franceschelli
Page Count 94
Imprint Abrams Appleseed
Publisher Abrams
Weight(grams) 630g
Dimensions(mm) 166mm * 141mm * 55mm
From snowmen to puddles and acorns to oaks, quantities are illustrated twice: both before and after their "transformations." As children interact with the pages, they will familiarise themselves not only with the numbers 1-100 and associated quantities, but with each numeral's physicality -- angles, holes and curves, both front and back.
Illustrated by hip British design team Peskimo, this fresh take on the 1-2-3s encourages readers to manipulate numbers in a whole new way.
About the Author
Christopher Franceschelli is a seasoned publisher, editor, and creator of children's books. He currently runs Chronicle's Handprints imprint, and the SmartInk packaging company. Born and raised a New Yorker, Christopher lives with his family in Brooklyn.
Reviews
Stylish silkscreenlike illustrations and opportunities for both counting and guessing what happens next should keep copies of this chunky book well-loved. * Publishers' Weekly *
A terrific companion to Alphablock that counts from one to 10, and up by 10s to 100, using cause and effect."
"More please!
The clever, nostalgic art is reminiscent of Sara Gillingham's work in Stephen Krensky's I Know a Lot, and the title provides an unusual exploration of concepts appropriate for many age levels. -- Sarah Westeren, Richland Library, Columbia, SC * School Library Journal *
Book Information
ISBN 9781419713743
Author Christopher Franceschelli
Page Count 94
Imprint Abrams Appleseed
Publisher Abrams
Weight(grams) 630g
Dimensions(mm) 166mm * 141mm * 55mm
