Countablock (An Abrams Block Book) - Hardcover

Franceschelli, Christopher

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1419713744 ISBN 13: 9781419713743

Publisher: Harry N. Abrams, 2014

Synopsis

Learning to count is a fun adventure in Countablock, the inventive board book that transforms numbers into a hands-on discovery experience.

Young readers explore numbers from 1 to 100 through bold die-cut pages, playful peek-through surprises, and engaging visual transformations that make every turn of the page exciting.

Perfect for little hands, each spread uses the shape of a numeral as part of a guessing game. One acorn becomes one oak tree, eggs become chicks, and puddles become snowmen, helping children connect numbers with real-world quantities while building early counting skills.

As children trace angles, curves, and shapes with their fingers, they become familiar with both number concepts and numeral recognition. The book introduces numbers 1 through 10 and then progresses by tens all the way to 100, creating a satisfying and age-appropriate path toward early numeracy.

Featuring bright retro-inspired artwork from Peski Studio and a foldout finale revealing 100 puzzle pieces, Countablock combines interactive play with foundational learning. Part of the beloved Abrams Block Book series, this award-winning favorite helps children develop counting confidence while having fun every step of the way.

“Stylish silkscreen-like illustrations and opportunities for both counting and guessing what happens next should keep copies of this chunky book well-loved.” ―Publishers Weekly

The bestselling Abrams Block Book series includes:
Alphablock 
Countablock
Dinoblock 
Cityblock 
Buildablock
Star Wars Block
Marvel Alphablock 
Farmblock
Disney Block
Loveblock 
Sharkblock
Sesame Street Countablock
Spaceblock
Pixar Buddy Block
Bugblock

About this title

About the Author

Christopher Franceschelli is a seasoned publisher, editor, and creator of children’s books. He runs Chronicle’s Handprint imprint and the SmartInk packaging company. A born-and-raised New Yorker, Franceschelli lives with his family in Brooklyn.

Reviews

PreS-Gr 1—This follow-up to Franceschelli and Peskimo's Alphablock (Abrams, 2013) explores numbers with similar skill and creative verve. With board pages featuring cutouts in the shape of the numbers, each spread introduces items or characters with the following spread showing their sometimes unexpected growth or transformation. "One acorn becomes… one oak tree!," "four babies become… four children!," and "Forty eggs become…thirty-nine chicks and one dinosaur!." The text is peppered with memorable associations for each number and is appropriate for sharing with preschoolers and older children alike. Children will enjoy exploring details of the illustrations highlighting the numbers 1 through 10, with 20–100 counted by 10s. The clever, nostalgic art is reminiscent of Sara Gillingham's work in Stephen Krensky's I Know a Lot (Abrams, 2013), and the title provides an unusual exploration of concepts appropriate for many age levels.—Sarah Westeren, Richland Library, Columbia, SC

Edition details

• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1419713744
• ISBN 13: 9781419713743
• Binding: Board book
• Illustrator: Peski Studio
• Number of pages: 94