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Introduces the numbers one through ten as a little lost chick searches all over the farm for his mother.
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From Publishers Weekly:
Elegant woodcuts lift this simple counting book far above the ordinary. A minimalist tale follows the travels of "one little chick, lost and alone" around the farmyard on a search for his mother. On his way, he encounters two horses, three cows, four turkeys, six geese, seven sheep and so on, pausing to ask each group if they've seen his mother. Finally he joins up with his nine brothers and sisters, and with mother hen. Like Christopher Manson, another outstanding artist who specializes in sophisticated woodcuts, Wormell ( An Alphabet of Animals ) uses bursts of color and bold black shadows to give his artwork depth and perspective. As a further enhancement, the book's beautiful design and classic proportions are set off by generous amounts of white space, creating a stylish frame for the illustrations. Who says fine art and preschool concepts can't go hand in hand? Ages 2-5.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Ages 3-6. "One chick, lost and alone" travels through the barnyard in search of its mother in this beautifully designed counting book. The tiny yellow chick travels from animal to animal--"five shaggy goats . . . six white geese . . . seven sleepy sheep"--until it finally finds its mother and nine brothers and sisters. On the left-hand page of each double-page spread is a number with a small detailed illustration of farm creatures and a slight narrative. On the right is a full-page illustration. Wormell's color engravings are what make the title such a standout, their large geometric shapes and strong black outlines giving each picture a distinctive, arresting appearance. A useful, handsome title that should have wide appeal, this will be a good addition to the concept books collection or to the parenting shelf. Janice Del Negro
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- PublisherCreative Paperbacks
- Publication date1993
- ISBN 10 0898123844
- ISBN 13 9780898123845
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages32
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