Arlene Alda's 1 2 3: What Do You See? [Paperback]

Arlene Alda (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2004 | Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

Now in Paperback!In a companion book to the acclaimed ARLENE ALDA’S ABC, the author turns her sharp photographer's eye on nature and the everyday objects around us, finding numerals in the most surprising places. Some photographs may require a closer look, while others are as plain as the nose on your face—or a curl of hair that makes a perfect 6! It's fun to see the number 4 made by a flamingo’s legs or the natural 9 of a spiral seashell in this unique counting book that goes from 1 to 10 . . . and back again! 1999 ALA Notable Children's Book. 1999 Hornbook Fanfare Title.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

As in her previous Arlene Alda's ABC, this keen-eyed photographer has managed to put a new and refreshing twist on the hoariest of children's-book content... number identification! This intriguing picture book takes you from 1 to 10 and back again, and each number is illustrated by often whimsical color photographs. Alda's sharp eye sees the number 2, for example, in an old-fashioned coat hanger; number 3 in the neck of a swan reflected in water; and number 8 in the two halves of a sliced and liberally cream-cheesed bagel. Some of the shapes are strikingly apt, while others need a bit of "reading," but all are designed to help young readers see the world--and the world of numbers--a bit differently. (Ages 2 to 4) --Richard Farr --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 2-The numerals 1 through 10 and back again are portrayed with great imagination in fine, full-color photographs. The examples reflect the shapes of the numbers themselves: four is formed by the crossed legs of a flamingo, eight is two bagels frosted with cream cheese lying on a plate, nine is a whorled conch shell, three is a curled banana peel, and one is a contrail of smoke bisecting a blue sky. All of the photos will spark a child's creative ability to discern numerical shapes in nontraditional forms. The pictures are of various shapes and sizes, but all are large and clear. The numerals 1 to 10 are shown on each page, with the number represented in the picture printed large and in a contrasting color. An author's note identifies each image. A unique, challenging concept book.
Patricia Pearl Dole, formerly at First Presbyterian School, Martinsville, VA
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Tricycle Press (April 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1582461198
• ISBN-13: 978-1582461199
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 8.3 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,905,537 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Alda finds magical numbers in photos of ordinary objects., October 6, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Arlene Alda's 1 2 3: What Do You See? (Hardcover)

Our family loved the way Arlene Alda found and photographed the alphabet - "J" is the curve of a coat hanger, "C" are shrimp curled in a pan. In this book she looks for magic numbers - "8" is two bagels on top of each other, "9" is the handle of a pair of scissors. The kids love to try and find their own "letters" and "numbers" when they are outside playing.

5.0 out of 5 stars Arlene Alda's 123, January 26, 2009

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This review is from: Arlene Alda's 1 2 3: What Do You See? (Paperback)

This book is excellent. Mrs. Alda brings math to the preschooler in a fun way that extends far beyond the book. The book is a simple counting book with wonderful photos that support a number. A child can use the knowledge from the book and find numbers around them everywhere! This is a wonderful counting book for all learning styles. Highly recommend!