Oxford First Book of Numbers - Softcover

Peter Patilla; David Melling

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0199112150 ISBN 13: 9780199112159

Publisher: Oxford Univ Pr, 2005

Synopsis

This is a colourful first introduction to counting and simple maths for children of four and upwards. With stunning illustrations by popular picture book artist David Melling, young readers are taken on a journey around the world and on the way they find out about numbers, shapes, patterns, weight, size, time and the calendar. A lively and original way to learn about first mathematical concepts!

About this title

About the Author

Peter Patilla is a key infant maths specialist who not only writes but advises and consults with publishers INSET. He is the author of many early learning concept books and for OUP has the Starting Off With, At Home With, and My First Books of series to his credit. He is also the author of the Oxford Primary Maths Dictionary. David Melling is one of the most exciting picture book illustrators around at the moment. He has a lovely child-friendly style and was shortlisted for the Smarties prize in 1994, and the Kate Greenaway Award in 2003. He previously worked for animation studios as an assistant illustrator and animation artist, and his animation work included films such as Father Christmas and Grandpa by Raymond Briggs. David quickly discovered that illustrating books was his passion. He has worked with many different authors including Ian Whybrow, Vivian French, Mike Haines and Hiawyn Oram. He lives near Oxford with his wife and daughter.

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford Univ Pr
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0199112150
• ISBN 13: 9780199112159
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 31