Counting on Letters: From A to Z and 1 to 26

Counting on Letters: From A to Z and 1 to 26

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Here’s my selection for Perfect Picture Book Friday:

Counting on Letters: From A to Z and 1 to 26
Written and Illustrated by Mark Gonyea
BookPOW, 2014
Suitable for ages: 4-6
Theme/Topic: Concept, ABCs, Numbers


Opening Spread:
1 A all alone.
2 Bs balancing.


Brief Synopsis: (from Amazon) An alliterative romp through the alphabet that combines letters with numbers for a double-whammy of educational fun.


Resources: We use ABC books to practice letters at our house. Kindergarten testing has been a tough, but we practice and practice some more. There are resources at PBS Kids to practice letters. One could also encourage an art project using letters in new scenarios. Instead of “4 Ds dangling,” how might you illustrate a D.


Why I Like This Book: It’s a fun, graphic twist on an ABC book. The letters are an integral part of the art. Each page is fun. And, it’s been on repeat read at our house since Christmas 2014.


For more PPBF books, visit Susanna Leonard Hill’s Blog. 


 

Zero

Zero

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Here’s my selection for Perfect Picture Book Friday:

Zero
Author and Illustrator Kathryn Otoshi
KO Kids Books, 2010
Fiction
Suitable for: Ages 3 and up
Theme/Topic: Numbers, Counting, Fitting in


Opening: Zero was a big round number.


Brief Synopsis: (from book jacket) Zero was a big round number. When she looked at herself, she just saw a hole … right in her center. Every day she watched the other numbers line up to count. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 … She wanted to count too! But how could a number worth nothing become something? Zero felt empty inside. And so goes Zero’s search to find value in herself and in others.


Links to Resources: Brain Pop lesson on counting Look at ways to change the numbers by drawing them or using addition. Character Discussion for older children.


Why I Like This Book: I enjoy concept books — numbers — with a story. And, when Zero discovers her value it goes well beyond the number 10.


For more PPBF books, visit Susanna Leonard Hill’s Blog.