Countablock -- Christopher Franceschelli, 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.

Also available: A BOX OF BLOCKS, featuring Alphablock, Countablock, and Dinoblock.

Award:
NAPPA Silver Award Winner

Author: Christopher Franceschelli
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Published: 08/05/2014
Pages: 94
Binding Type: Board Book
Weight: 1.44lbs
Size: 6.56h x 5.79w x 1.98d
ISBN: 9781419713743
Audience: Baby-Preschool

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 01/01/0001
Publishers Weekly 08/11/2014
Shelf Awareness 08/19/2014
School Library Journal 09/01/2014 pg. 104
Kirkus Reviews 01/01/2015

About the Author
Christopher Franceschelli is a seasoned publisher, editor, and creator of children's books. He currently runs Chronicle's Handprint imprint and the SmartInk packaging company. A born and raised New Yorker, Franceschelli lives with his family in Brooklyn. David Partington is an illustrator based in Bristol, UK. His influences range from mid-century design to Saturday morning cartoons. As part of Peski Studio (formerly Peskimo) he enjoys screen printing, a process which often informs his approach to illustration. David's work can be seen in kids' books, food packaging, and jumbo floor puzzles around the world. He especially enjoys creating characters, drawing friendly robots, and sending them on incredible adventures.