Countablock

An Abrams Block Book

Christopher Franceschelli, Peskimo

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Harry N Abrams
01 September 2014

Children's & Educational; Novelty, toy & die-cut books; Early learning: numbers & counting

Series: Board 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.

Award: NAPPA Silver Award Winner"

By: Christopher Franceschelli, Peskimo
Imprint: Harry N Abrams
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 166mm, Width: 141mm, Spine: 55mm
Weight: 630g
ISBN: 9781419713743
ISBN 10: 1419713744
Series: Board Book
Pages: 94
Publication Date: 01 September 2014
Recommended Age: From 0 to 3 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , 0-5 years
Format: Board book
Publisher's Status: Active

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 for Countablock (An Abrams Block Book)

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 (09/01/2014)