More, Fewer, Less - Hardcover

Hoban, Tana

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0688156932 ISBN 13: 9780688156930

Publisher: Greenwillow Books, 1998

Synopsis

Tana Hoban knows what fires the eyes and minds of her young admirers the world over. And with every click of her camera, she zooms in on a new discovery--like this treasure trove, a full-color lesson on quantities. Look at the stacks of brightly colored teacups, the racks of shiny new shoes, the bin full of mouth-watering candies. Where are there more? Or fewer? Or where is there less? The questions and answers depend on what (and how) you see. Like the distinctive photographs, it's all a matter of vision.

About this title

About the Author

Tana Hoban's (1917–2006) photographs have been exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City and in galleries around the world. She has won many gold medals and prizes for her work as a photographer and filmmaker. Her books for children are known and loved internationally. 

Reviews

PreSchool-Grade 2-Once again Hoban uses her remarkable eye to evoke the meaning of comparative words with her camera. Everyday objects and familiar animals are depicted-spoons, scissors, fruits, vegetables, flowers, and chickens. Although there is no text, the brilliant arrangement of the images suggests many questions with several possible answers. Beyond looking at what there is less and more of, questions of color, size, shape, texture, and distance also present themselves. The rich, full-color, full-page photographs are sharp and immediate. Each one appears within a bright, blue frame, adding to its appeal. A thought-provoking visual experience.
Pamela K. Bomboy, Chesterfield County Public Schools, VA
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Ages 4^-7. Hoban adds another impressive book to her long string of picture books that encourage children to look closely at the world around them. This time she focuses on groups and comparing quantities within them. For instance, one photo shows racks of shoes. Children can readily see that there are more blue shoes than red ones and fewer orange ones than either red or blue, but they can also see other shoes in the background, which can lead them to additional ways of regrouping. Although each picture holds possibilities for creativity, there is almost always one clear answer. Of course, the quality of the photos is excellent, and since Hoban now lives in Paris, the pictures show objects and places with a distinctly different look, providing even more potential for discussion. Susan Dove Lempke

Edition details

• Publisher: Greenwillow Books
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0688156932
• ISBN 13: 9780688156930
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 32