Countablock (An Abrams Block Book)

Countablock (An Abrams Block Book)

Following on the heels of a successful abecedary,Countablock features thick pages cut into the shape of each numeral, creating a peek-through guessing game around the number form itself. One acorn becomes . . . one oak tree! From snowmen to puddles and eggs to chicks, quantities are illustrated twice: both before and after their ?transformations.? As children interact with the pages, they will familiarize 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. Die-cut numerals include 1-10, and 20-100 by tens. 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. Note: illustrations are in the style of vintage screen prints, with imperfect variations in color and texture. Also available: A BOX OF BLOCKS, featuringAlphablock, Countablock, andDinoblock.Award: NAPPA Silver Award WinnerFrom School Library JournalPreS-Gr 1-This follow-up to Franceschelli and Peskimo's Alphablock (Abrams, 2013) explores numbers with similar skill and creative verve. With board pages featuring cutouts in the shape of the numbers, each spread introduces items or characters with the following spread showing their sometimes unexpected growth or transformation. "One acorn becomes? one oak tree!," "four babies become? four children!," and "Forty eggs become?thirty-nine chicks and one dinosaur!." The text is peppered with memorable associations for each number and is appropriate for sharing with preschoolers and older children alike. Children will enjoy exploring details of the illustrations highlighting the numbers 1 through 10, with 20-100 counted by 10s. The clever, nostalgic art is reminiscent of Sara Gillingham's work in Stephen Krensky's I Know a Lot (Abrams, 2013), and the title provides an unusual exploration of concepts appropriate for many age levels.-Sarah Westeren, Richland Library, Columbia, SCReview"Stylish silkscreenlike illustrations and opportunities for both counting and guessing what happens next should keep copies of this chunky book well-loved." (Publishers' Weekly 2014-08-11)"A terrific companion to Alphablock that counts from one to 10, and up by 10s to 100, using cause and effect." "More please!" (Jennifer M. BrownShelf Awareness 2014-08-19)"The clever, nostalgic art is reminiscent of Sara Gillingham?s work in Stephen Krensky?sI Know a Lot, and the title provides an unusual exploration of concepts appropriate for many age levels." (Sarah Westeren, Richland Library, Columbia, SCSchool Library Journal 2014-09-01)About the AuthorChristopher Franceschelli is a seasoned publisher, editor, and creator of children?s books. He currently runs Chronicle?s Handprint imprint and the SmartInk packaging company. A born and raised New Yorker, Franceschelli lives with his family in Brooklyn. Peskimo is a husband-and-wife illustration and design team. They live in Bristol, England.