Ten Black Dots [Paperback]

Donald Crews (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 21, 1995 | Age Level: 2 and up

First published in 1968, Ten Black Dots is a counting book, a book of simple rhymes, and a book of everyday objects.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 2 This revised and redesigned edition of Crews' 1968 book contains several changes that give the title more appeal. The larger format makes the book a more useful choice for story hour sessions. Larger and more legible type makes reading easier for beginners. Although the rhymed text to introduce objects from one to ten remains almost unchanged, the colors of the objects have been altered, and textures have been added for visual variety. The rake now moves through tiny grass bits, for example, and the piggy bank looks more like a pink porker than did its brown predecessor. Crews' unmistakable graphic style is still evident, and the striking visuals are the book's strong feature. Unfortunately, Crews does not avoid one pitfall that plagues many picture books: the relationship between objects of different sizes. The two dots that are the fox's eyes are the same size as the two in the eyes of keys on the opposite page. Hence, each key is almost as large as the head of a fox. An addition in the new version is a series of black dots to be counted at the end of the book. Despite some weaknesses, the book is a good choice for collections in which straightforward counting books are in high demand.Kathy Piehl, Mankato State University, Minn.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Review

“Bold colors and briskly delineated graphics.” (ALA Booklist )

“[This] bright, clean-lined counting book features remarkable colors and textures.” (Childhood Education )

“Striking visuals.” (School Library Journal ) --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 2 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Greenwillow Books; Revised edition (September 21, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0688135749
• ISBN-13: 978-0688135744
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 8.1 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #62,280 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #11 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Teens > Science & Technology > Mathematics
  • #26 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Teens > Science & Technology > General

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars What Can You Do With 10 Black Dots?, July 12, 2005

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Pam Tee "Busy Mom" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ten Black Dots (Hardcover)

In fact, quite a bit can be done with a big dot. I gave my son and daughter some large dots and we had fun experimenting with what we could make out of them.

However, art is not my reason for giving a thumbs up to this book. I like its math side.

For toddlers there is counting. And for older children (I would say preschool age) there is an chart at the end of the book which shows dots and numbers from 1 to 5 on the first page and 6 to 10 on the next two pages (only 5 dots fit per page). Having the numbers and dots shown in this manner is a marvelous way to let little ones see the `ladder' shape of the number pyramid. And an opportunity to point out how moving up or down the stairs is equivalent to addition and subtraction.

We like this book. It has a cute concept that is appealing to young children. (Toddler to Preschool)

4 Stars for being of mathematical as well as artistic interest.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What can THEY do with ten black dots?, January 2, 2009

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booksrgreat (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ten Black Dots (Paperback)

Great for your Kindergarten classroom. The book is simply different illustrations of pics you can make with black dots. We use black circle stickers (very cheap) and give each child 10. The class book that follows is a hit in the classroom library!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Quick read- which is good because you'll have to repeat it often., August 2, 2010

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SCfan "SCfan" (Philly) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ten Black Dots (Hardcover)

My 16 month old fell hard for this simple counting book. Though my husband and I are so sick of reading this one, we have to oblige several times a day. Baby has had it over a month and still chooses it over & over again. This book doesn't look like much but it clearly resonates with toddlers. The pictures are simple and graphic and emphasize spotting the dots. I know it will grow with him as Baby becomes ready to count. I wish we had purchased a board book version because the page with the snowman's face is getting mushy from all the kisses it receives.