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Infinity and Me Hardcover – Picture Book, August 1, 2012

by Kate Hosford (Author), Gabi Swiatkowska (Illustrator)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 120 ratings
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When I looked up, I shivered. How many stars were in the sky? A million? A billion? Maybe the number was as big as infinity. I started to feel very, very small. How could I even think about something as big as infinity?

Uma can't help feeling small when she peers up at the night sky. She begins to wonder about infinity. Is infinity a number that grows forever? Is it an endless racetrack? Could infinity be in an ice cream cone? Uma soon finds that the ways to think about this big idea may just be . . . infinite.

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  1. Reading age
    5 - 10 years
  2. Part of series
    Carolrhoda Picture Books
  3. Print length
    32 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Kindergarten - 4
  6. Lexile measure
    AD550L
  7. Dimensions
    9.5 x 0.31 x 11.25 inches
  8. Publisher
    Carolrhoda Books ®
  9. Publication date
    August 1, 2012
  10. ISBN-10
    0761367268
  11. ISBN-13
    978-0761367260
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I asked Ms. Reed, our music teacher, about infinity and wished I hadn't. 'Picture music that goes in a circle,' she said. 'The notes would lead us around and around. The music would be endless!'

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K-Gr 5-This unusual, philosophical picture book makes this seemingly difficult concept approachable and interesting. Young Uma ponders the concept of infinity with the help of friends and family. She finds that the idea can be mind-boggling, but seems less scary when considered in loving company. The story effortlessly combines the enormity of the universe with the frankly personal, as represented by Uma's pride in her new red shoes. Characters define infinity with charming and age-appropriate examples, from a family tree that goes on forever to a never-ending ice-cream cone. A fascinating endnote lets youngsters hear the voices of real children explaining infinity and challenges readers to define it for themselves. Swiatkowska's whimsical, surreal, old-fashioned paintings are well suited to the subject matter. Her art also graces Ilene Cooper's The Golden Rule (Abrams, 2007), another thoughtful picture book, which would combine well with this one. This quiet jewel is sure to spark contemplation and conversation among readers.-Heidi Estrin, Congregation B'nai Israel, Boca Raton, FLα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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Considering that adults have trouble grappling with the concept of infinity, you have to admire Hosford for trying to wrap young brains around it. There is only the scantest sense of character, place, and story here, but we do meet a young girl named Uma, who stares up at the stars. “I started to feel very, very small.” She asks a number of people how they imagine infinity, and each has his or her own creative take. Her friend Sam envisions infinity as a figure 8 racetrack. Grandma sees it as an ever-enlarging family tree. This compels Uma to tackle a few old philosophical saws, including the one about cutting something in half and then cutting that half in half, ad infinitum. Swiatkowska was the right choice of illustrator for the spiraling subject matter. Her big-eyed Victorian-looking characters embark upon various flights of fancy: driving along an infinity sign, becoming a Vitruvian Man, and standing beneath an ice-cream cone that would take forever to lick. Oddball for sure, but good fun to puzzle over. Grades K-3. --Daniel Kraus

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Carolrhoda Books ®; 0 edition (August 1, 2012)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0761367268
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0761367260
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 - 10 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD550L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Kindergarten - 4
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.5 x 0.31 x 11.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 120 ratings

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Kate Hosford is the author of six picture books and two poetry collections, garnering awards such as an American Library Association Notable Book, a Bank Street Best Book of the Year, a Junior Library Guild Selection, and a New York Times Best Illustrated Book. Her books have been published in eight languages. She is a graduate of Amherst College and Vermont College of Fine Arts where she earned her MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults. Her most recent book, YOU'LL ALWAYS BE MY CHICKADEE will come out in April from Chronicle. Kate lives in Brooklyn with her husband and two sons.

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Edward Erekson
5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet and sincere.
Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2021
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I like how the author could think like an eight year old, and express the bond the child feels with her grandma.
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Mcsquared
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book.
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2022
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Beautiful book about math, infinity, and a child’s love for her family.
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Allison Brettschneider
5.0 out of 5 stars My 7-year-old daughter loves this, and I do too!
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2013
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My 7-year-old daughter loves this book, and I do too! It tells the story of a young girl grappling with the concept of infinity who seeks out explanations from different people in her life, ranging from her school cook to her grandma. The illustrations are beautiful, and they give the story a timeless feel. I also love the inquisitiveness of the main character and the resolution, which links the vastness of infinity to the love of a family.
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Jack Schirtz
4.0 out of 5 stars Olay
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2024
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The book is okay. There is only a small sunset of books available for philosophy and elementary children, that are whole group small lesson. This served its purpose, I am not sure I will use it again or it might be an auxiliary that happens if time allows.
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Melanie E
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book! I loved it -- and my niece ...
Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2016
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Beautiful book! I loved it -- and my niece (4 and 1/2) asks me to read it to her again and again! It's got a minimalistic feel to the prose, yet tackles a deep, intriguing concept in a way that is perfect for connecting with kids and making their minds wonder at the mystery of infinity.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Treasure and Keepsake Book
Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2015
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Wonderful keepsake book for anyone, but particularly to share with that special youngster or youngsters in your life. A special treasure if you are a Grandmother, but just as heart-warming if you're a Grandfather, Aunt, or Uncle. Actually, just a special book for anyone who loves a book with a heart.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2019
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Beautiful book. I love the simple way in which infinity is explained. The book does a good job of helping to concretely explain an abstract concept.
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3.0 out of 5 stars The story is a bit boring.
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2016
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I purchase a lot of books for my family on Amazon. The recommendations and reviews are almost always spot on, but not for this book. It was a recommendation based on previous book purchases for my kids, who are 7 and 4. The illustrations are dark in color and favor a Tim Burton movie with the characters' eyes being buggy. The story is a bit boring.
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Sarah Whyte
5.0 out of 5 stars Good for primary ages
Reviewed in Canada on September 9, 2018
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Great book to discuss creative math thinking.
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N Nad
5.0 out of 5 stars Infinity and me
Reviewed in India on January 31, 2017
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Fabulous book. Love the fact that the protagonist / narrator is an Indian girl. Perfect for motivating little scientists in our children!
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MrsD
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent idea
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 16, 2014
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This is a fantastic intro to this concept, we read a few times and now weeks later my daughter has asked to cut up spaghetti! Will keep for years as a reference.
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Sarah Dixon
5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 22, 2017
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Really nice combo of maths and pretty shoes. We enjoy this a lot.
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JKC
5.0 out of 5 stars Really beautiful book. The sentiment and illustrations are lovely
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 8, 2015
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Really beautiful book. The sentiment and illustrations are lovely, a great book to give as a gift.
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