Count on It

Basic Concepts

by Wiley Blevins, Elliot Kreloff (Illustrations)

Gigi is planning a Gigi and the Three Bears theme party. With nine friends coming, help Gigi count what she needs from 0 to 10.

24 pages, Library Binding

First published January 1, 2016

About the author

Wiley Blevins is an American author and educator whose work has had a lasting impact on early literacy and children’s publishing. He began his career as a classroom teacher in the United States and Ecuador before moving into educational publishing, where he spent more than two decades writing and editing reading programs for elementary schools. A specialist in phonics and literacy instruction, he has written numerous books for young readers as well as influential guides for teachers. Blevins has also held senior roles in major publishing houses, most recently serving as Senior Vice President and Associate Publisher at Reycraft Books, a children’s imprint dedicated to authors and illustrators from under-represented communities. Based in New York City since 1995, he continues to write, teach, and consult while pursuing a lifelong passion for travel. His work reflects his commitment to helping children become confident readers and to supporting teachers with practical, classroom-tested materials.

Reviews

[Cara · Rating 4 out of 5]

The fun topic of a birthday party will engage young children in this counting book that ranges from one to ten. Great interactive components ask readers to complete tasks such as tapping or tracing the images to assist with counting. Each spread represents one number, with the items that are being counted clearly labeled with the numerical representation, and the number word in the text is bolded. The mixed media digital illustrations resemble cut paper, which gives them a textured appearance in realistic colors and patterns. A small quibble is whether the Three Bears theme is too old for a child turning eight. The simple text would work well for children who are just learning to read, but this book could also be used at a counting storytime or as a read aloud for younger children just learning to count.

[Miss Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

A toddler and up book about a young girl trying to get ready for a party by gathering items from one to ten. Each item is a new page.