Spot Can Count [Hardcover]

Eric Hill (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 1 and up | Series: Spot

Spot learns to count in a brand new lift-the-flap!

The perfect first counting book from 1 to 10 for young children with their favorite puppy leading the way in this popular lift-the-flap format.

Spot is on the farm when he sees one mouse nibbling grain and starts counting. He goes from place to place counting squirrels, horses, ducks, pigs, hens, rabbits, geese, sheep, and finally ten black-and-white cows in the meadow. The reader can count along with Spot and lift the flap to find the answer and a surprise comment from a funny bird, the barn cat, a little green frog at the pond, and other new friends

Editorial Reviews

Review

Spot is one of the essential experiences of childhood. (Parents magazine) --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.

About the Author

Eric Hill was born in North London and, apart from a brief period of evacuation, lived there for many years. His career as an artist began when he was employed as a messenger in an art studio and was encouraged to draw. Eric's son was born in 1976 and he began to write stories about a puppy to read to him at bedtime, and so Spot was born. The family moved to California in 1983 but Eric continues to visit the UK several times a year and is very involved in the development of Spot projects. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 1 and up
  
• Hardcover: 24 pages
• Publisher: Warne (November 8, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0399234543
• ISBN-13: 978-0399234545
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 8.7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,107,436 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Eric Hill is the creator of Spot, the world's favorite puppy', who appeared in his first story, Where's Spot? in 1980 and quickly became one of the best-loved pre-school characters of all time. Today Spot's adventures remain incredibly popular and are enjoyed the world over.
Eric was born on September 7, 1927 in London, and educated at Pooles Park Elementary and Tollington Park Central schools until the outbreak of World War II. At 16 he joined an art studio as a messenger, where he was encouraged to draw cartoons in his spare time. He particularly enjoyed drawing aircraft, and it was the markings of planes that later came to influence the design of Spot, reflected in the spots on his body and the tip of his tail.
In 1976 Eric's son Christopher was born; by the time he was two Eric was making up stories about the adventures of a small puppy to read to him at bedtime and Spot was born!
The design of the books was inspired by an advertising flyer Eric had devised involving a flap covering an amusing picture. When Eric showed this to Christopher he saw how responsive he was to the idea and incorporated it into his book. Although initially created just as a story to please his son, Where's Spot? was actually published as a children's book in 1980 and started a new publishing concept of interactive books for babies'. The innovative lift-the-flap concept, combined with the simple story and quirky, charming illustrations, helped Where's Spot? become an instant hit with young children and within weeks it was at the top of the UK best-seller list.
The playful puppy soon became hugely popular and a series of adventures followed, including the introduction of Spot's friends and family. Spot expanded from the original lift-the-flap books to interactive storybooks, sound books and audio books. There are currently eight series of Spot animation available on DVD and these have been broadcast and sold on video and DVD all over the world.
Spot's own website funwithspot.com was launched in 2000 to coincide with Spot's 20th anniversary. Incorporating fun and learning it has helped thousands of young children develop their on-line skills through interactive games and activities. The site receives 10 million hits and 70,000 unique visitors per month.
As well as his son Christopher, Eric also has a daughter, Jane, who works very closely with her father on many Spot projects. Eric remains involved in the development of all Spot projects at every stage. He and his wife Gillian divide their time between California and France with a varied collection of animals which provide continual inspiration for the Spot stories.
Eric was one of the 'literary ambassadors' invited to The Children's Party at the Palace to commemorate The Queen's 80th birthday at Buckingham Palace in June 2006. This highlight of Eric's career was followed with the award of an O.B.E. for services to children's literature in the 2008 New Year's Honors List.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars boring book and not good for counting, December 13, 2006

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EmmaJ (La Jolla, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Spot Can Count (Board book)

Okay, my son likes to lift the flaps, and he likes the pictures of the animals. But this is a lame counting book-- the tactile part (lifting the flap) is not connected to the counting. Generally under the flap is the "answer" (in words) as if someone learning to count to ten can already read. So instead of counting, the kids just rush to open the flap. Much better counting book is Carle's "Very Hungry Caterpillar" (they can touch each hole with a finger and count together with the reader), or "Ten Little Ladybugs".

Also, there is no story whatsoever, and the language is not compelling.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for my 2-year old!, January 16, 2012

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Kara Stewart "Karasmatically" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Spot Can Count (Board book)

My two year old daughter loves this book! Perfect for learning her numbers and animal sounds. She requests it every night!

4.0 out of 5 stars I don't get it, but my son loves it!, August 1, 2008

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J. Glick (Seattle) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Spot Can Count (Color) (Mass Market Paperback)

My 4 yo son learned to read and count quite a while ago, so when he picked up this very simple counting book, I thought it would bore him. Not so, he loves reading this book. Is it good for learning to count? Probably not the best. But does it entertain my kid? You bet!