I Know Numbers!: (Counting Books for Kids, Children's Number Books)

by Taro Gomi

Overview

How do we love numbers? Let us count the ways: They're on street signs and bus stops, featured on phones, thermometers, chalkboards, and scales. They show the time and the date, and help us to measure distance, sizing, and so much more. This spirited picture book by beloved author-illustrator Taro Gomi will charm and inform the youngest of readers, offering them a unique—and useful—look at a key concept we count on.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781452159188
Publisher:	Chronicle Books
Publication date:	09/05/2017
Pages:	40
Sales rank:	264,337
Product dimensions:	9.90(w) x 8.60(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	3 - 5 Years

About the Author

Taro Gomi is an internationally renowned author and illustrator who has created more than 350 books for readers of all ages, including the bestselling Bus Stops, My Friends, Spring Is Here, Over the Ocean, and Presents Through the Window. He lives in Tokyo, Japan.

Editorial Reviews

"Concept is a good one for children to think about, and the artwork has definite appeal."-Booklist—-


"Gomi's characteristically vivid images clearly illustrate just how multifaceted numbers are."-Publishers Weekly—-

"The resounding selection of people, objects, and concepts turns a counting book into a delightful cultural experience."-School Library Journal—-

"A delightful exploration of the many ways numbers appear in daily life."-The Horn Book Magazine—-

From the Publisher

08/01/2017
PreS-K—What is the time? Is your temperature low or high? How much do you weigh? What is your building number? Gomi points out that numbers are everywhere and takes young readers on a counting adventure as he demonstrates the applications of numbers in their daily life. The colorful illustrations call young readers to attention. When the text references numbers, they are shown in context on a clock, on a calendar, on TV channels, on street signs, on phones, on thermometers, and even as page numbers of the book they are reading. The resounding selection of people, objects, and concepts turns a counting book into a delightful cultural experience where cars drive on the left side of the road and a group of boys and girls together do the math on the board. This is not a book to teach children how to count. However, through a series of playful illustrations and different scenarios, kids will enjoy learning about the many common applications of numbers. VERDICT An excellent addition to collections of concept books, suitable for one-on-one and small group sharing.—Taraneh Matloob Haghanikar, University of Northern Iowa, Iowa City

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