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Fish Eyes: A Book You Can Count On [Paperback]

Lois Ehlert
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)

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Book Description

August 17, 1992 2 - 5 years
Brightly colored fish introduce young children to counting and basic addition in this fun and simple concept book. “A visual treat from start to finish.”--Booklist

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Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

"Flashy fish" in Ehlert's typically electric hues swim through this imaginative counting book. Ages 2-6.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 1-- Stylized fish shapes in flat, razzle-dazzle colors against a dark blue background float across the pages from one to ten, accompanied by one little dark fish who keeps the count going. Cutout circles at the eyes reveal colors on succeeding pages. The slight text, occasionally in rhyme, introduces adjectives through the count, and tries to set a context of wish-fulfillment. It's a slick production, attempting several concepts at once--numbers, shapes, colors, imagining, addition to a value of one--but it doesn't quite hang together, and its result is a little breathless. MacDonald and Oakes' Numblers (Dial, 1988) also uses strong color and stark form to present visually the concepts of increasing quantity and transformations, but in a more thoughtful and well-integrated way, with movement inherent in the design. Another little dark fish, Lionni's Swimmy (Pantheon, 1963), has a more meaningful underwater exploration, incorporating the idea of changing appearances into the story. --Karen Litton, London Public Libraries, Ontario, Canada
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

  • Age Range: 2 - 5 years
  • Paperback: 40 pages
  • Publisher: Sandpiper; Reissue edition (August 17, 1992)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0152280510
  • ISBN-13: 978-0152280512
  • Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 11 x 0.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #60,132 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

LOIS EHLERT has created many picture books, including Leaf Man, Pie in the Sky, In My World, Growing Vegetable Soup, Planting a Rainbow, and the bestselling Waiting for Wings. She lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars
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4.8 out of 5 stars
It's a great book for young children who are just starting to count. C. Arismendez  |  7 reviewers made a similar statement
My 20 month old boy/girl twins LOVE this book. "catsdog"  |  6 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover
This is a wonderful book that you won't mind reading over and over again. And you will! Both of my children begged me to read it daily. The unusually bright colors and fish "eyes" throughout the book fascinate even the youngest readers; and the counting and adding keep the child interested and challenged as they grow. It makes a great gift book
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely a keeper! April 11, 2002
Format:Board book
Come on a journey deep at sea, to count the many fish we'll see...

I have an affinity for well-written children's books, so when I first read Fish Eyes I was immediately taken by the prose, and the artwork. Years later, after William was born, I realized how intriguing vivid colors were to babies. I started reading to him when he was only a few days old, and every time I picked up THIS book, he was mesmerized. Maybe it was the melodic phrasing, but I think it was the illustrations more than anything.

Fish Eyes is primarily a numbers and counting book that is geared to the very young, 0 to 3 years. This book counts up to 10. In the counting section, the eyes on the fish are punched-out, leaving holes. Children can count fish, or fish eyes. It's an ingenious way of educating kids by interactive means. In addition, there are simple arithmetic lessons cleverly hidden in the sea for older children. In the corner of each spread is a small fish that appears as a shadow. The fish poses a questions like, "3 smiling fish, plus me make 4". Only older children are apt to notice such minutiae, or I should say, they understand it at least. That's why Fish Eyes is so brilliant.

The vibrant colors engaged my son so, that we would study each page after reading the text. Once he was able to hold the book, the die-cut eyes lured him to touch. For a long while, Fish Eyes was one of Will's favorite books. As a result, it has become one of my standard baby gifts. Will is 2˝ now, and he knows his numbers, probably in part because of this book. Once he gets around to learning arithmetic, Fish Eyes will surely be one we'll take off the shelf again, and again. ... you won't be sorry!

Happy Reading,
Mary

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Start early! September 13, 2002
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Format:Board book
We love this book! Our son is only 2 months old and as a teacher, I know the importance of reading from the beginning. We read this book to our baby & he loves it. He loves to listen to our voices w/ the different inflections and the bright, colorful pictures are great- he really stares & smiles. I know we will continue to use this book as he grows, with the cute rhymes and the counting practice (even addition: "one fish plus me makes two!"). I will give this book as a baby gift from now on.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Griffin Loved It!
I gave it to my 22-months-old grandson for Easter. He liked it so much, he made the rounds of family members with it, saying, "'Gin, 'gin. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Robyn Wimmer
5.0 out of 5 stars Fish counts
It is an adorable book with great color designs of the fish. My granddaugther loves fish. So a good way to add counting for her.
Published 1 month ago by Elaine Deluca
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book
This is a wonderful children's book. We sing the rhyming story to our son with our own madeup music. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Kevin Weinhold
5.0 out of 5 stars My Granddaughter loves this book. So colorful and counting in one...
This book is my Granddaughter's (age 4) favorite book. She loves the bright colors and and almost read it to me with the numbers and the fish.
Published 5 months ago by Prissy
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
This is a great little board book for my grandson who likes to stick his fingers in the holes on each page of the book. He is also learning to count while having all this fun!
Published 17 months ago by Lee Moser
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book for a Kindergartner
I purchased this book because it was recommended on my son's homework... It is a great beginner book with nice colors. I'm sure being a board book it will be very durable. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Patrick J. Mccabe Jr.
5.0 out of 5 stars Abook to grow with
As a children's librarian, I'm familiar with most quality picture books. Now that I'm a grandmother I find it's difficult finding good literature for babies, but this book is... Read more
Published 23 months ago by jrreader
4.0 out of 5 stars Am I the only one bothered by...
This is a beautiful book and I am a fan of the author/illustrator's work in general but the text that relates to the 'extra' fish on each page is so similar in color to the dark... Read more
Published on September 6, 2010 by Thursday Rain
5.0 out of 5 stars Prompt Delivery
They were great! I received the book within a few days of ordering and just in time for my kids to enjoy in class. Thank you!
Published on August 2, 2010 by Care
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for preschool!
We enjoy this book in preschool as a counting book and also as a wonderful link to drawing our own colorful fish. Read more
Published on June 24, 2010 by Cindy
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