I Spy Two Eyes: Numbers in Art [Paperback]

Lucy Micklethwait (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 19, 1998 | Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

"A clever introduction to the world of fine art. Using the traditional `I spy with my little eye' rhyme, the book asks readers to find the numbered details in each of 20 works of art. From 1 fly in Portrait of a Woman of the Hofer Family...to20 angels in Botticelli's 'Mystic Nativity,' Children can study a wide variety of styles, periods, and techniques....This unusual concept book is a nice change for story hour, a good resource for art teachers, and an easy way to bring art and children together."--School Library Journal.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

From the single fly readers spy on the simple white headdress of a woman in a 15th-century portrait to the 20 angels in Botticelli's Mystic Nativity, they count their way through art history. Ages 5-up.
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From Booklist

Ages 5-7. Employing the same clever contrivance she used in I Spy: An Alphabet in Art , Micklethwait combines a favorite children's game with a pleasurable exercise in art appreciation. On each left-hand page of this handsome book, a number appears, written both as a word and in extra large numerals. Along with it is the name of an object--1 fly, 2 eyes, 17 birds, and so on--to be spotted, then counted, in a reproduction of a fine painting found on the opposite page. Micklethwait has taken great care not only to find pictures that will challenge children (it's no snap to find 12 squirrels in Abu'l Hasan's "Squirrels in a Plane Tree" or 15 hands and feet in Fernand L{‚}eger's "Divers on a Yellow Background"), but also to represent a wide range of art styles and subjects. Although the pictures are too small to be used in a classroom exercise, they are beautifully reproduced and set against a glossy white background that ensures they'll stand out clearly during lap sharing. Each picture is identified by artist and title as it appears, and sources are appended. A pleasurable way to help young children begin to feel comfortable with fine art. Stephanie Zvirin --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: 48 pages
• Publisher: Greenwillow Books (October 19, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0688161588
• ISBN-13: 978-0688161583
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.4 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,083,906 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great intro to art, August 8, 2003

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This review is from: I Spy Two Eyes: Numbers in Art (Paperback)

This is a terrific book for the preschooler and young school age child. They will enjoy hunting for the items in the pictures (For example, I spy six ducks.) and will enjoy viewing the fine art. The pictures selected are clear and engaging for children and my kindergarten students have enjoyed making their own "I Spy Two Eyes" books.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful illustrations - excellent introduction to art, January 26, 2000

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This review is from: I Spy Two Eyes: Numbers in Art (Paperback)

My two year old son and I enjoy reading this book together every night. He loves to look at the art and find different items. Two eyes, four fish, twelve squirrels and nineteen angels! It is a wonderful introduction to fine art and especially good for parents to read too! Such a nice change from traditional toddler level books.

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant Counting and Art Fun, December 18, 2009

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This review is from: I Spy Two Eyes: Numbers in Art (Paperback)

We bought the paperback edition.

My child loves this book, and has since she just turned two. Things we love about this book:

-The pictures are full of new and unknown things to talk about.

-The numbers are large and clear, written out and in numerals.

-The items can be counted, and other things can be counted.

-A parent has to read it with her, because otherwise who would say, "I spy..." And of course she loves that!

-The different art pieces are in different styles, and it's just so stimulating to look at them.

She has always enjoyed looking at books while on her potty, and this is one of her favorites. It's extremely versatile. I'd recommend it to anyone (as well as the "I Spy" alphabet book). The concept is just great.

Plus, when she is old enough for adult museums, I will be able to connect the pieces of art with what she's already seen. "This is Kandinsky- your book also has Kandinsky circles in it, remember?" I'm really happy about that.