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One Red Dot: A Pop-Up Book for Children of All Ages
A Classic Collectible Pop-Up
One Red Dot is a stunning tour de force from David A. Carter, the creator of the bestselling Bugs in a Box® books.
One Red Dot is a stunning tour de force from David A. Carter, the creator of the bestselling Bugs in a Box® books.
Each of the ten magnificent pop-up sculptures challenges readers to find the one red dot. From the flip-flop flaps to the whimsical wiggle-wobble widgets, each page is an original piece of artwork to cherish and admire.
18 pages, Board Book
First published January 1, 2005
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About the author
David A. Carter
261 books40 followersDavid A. Carter is a master paper engineer and creator of the Bugs series, which has sold more than 6 million copies. Also the author and illustrator of the critically acclaimed Color series, featuring One Red Dot, Blue 2, 600 Black Spots, Yellow Square, and White Noise, he lives in Auburn, California, with his wife and two daughters.
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September 10, 2019
This is a big book for David Carter. It’s a number book and the pop-ups are elaborate and wonderful. I love the 8 obedient orbs page. That was fantastic and amazing. The nephew thought the names of the things were funny like obedient orbs and what not.
He spent about 20 minutes looking to figure this out. He still loves stuff like this. He tries his best to figure out how it works and moves and makes it go. These books are a work of engineering art and they are always a hit in our house.
He spent about 20 minutes looking to figure this out. He still loves stuff like this. He tries his best to figure out how it works and moves and makes it go. These books are a work of engineering art and they are always a hit in our house.
March 20, 2014
The kids were a little underwhelmed, but I was pretty impressed with the sophisticated pop-ups in this book.
June 9, 2017
Videorecensione: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crqe9...
February 26, 2020
• Picture book – Interactive
• No awards given
• Preschool ages to 3 years
This book is a young children's book where the reader is required to follow the red dot across the pages!
• While Reading this book, I knew it would be interactive because the book has you perform actions while you’re wading through it. This causes the reader to be very engaged with reading it, because of the actions that they have to do. For me, this made sense that it was an interactive book.
• Something that I enjoyed about this book was that on each page there was one red dot. It made sense of the title of the book, but for little kids it would be extremely fun to be searching for the red dot on each page. I genuinely appreciated this element and how the illustrator used this element to contribute to the interactive part of the book.
• I don’t think I would utilize this in my classroom, unless I was a preschool teacher. It is a book for a very young age group. I can see the benefit in using it, but I don’t see myself using it in my future classroom.
• No awards given
• Preschool ages to 3 years
This book is a young children's book where the reader is required to follow the red dot across the pages!
• While Reading this book, I knew it would be interactive because the book has you perform actions while you’re wading through it. This causes the reader to be very engaged with reading it, because of the actions that they have to do. For me, this made sense that it was an interactive book.
• Something that I enjoyed about this book was that on each page there was one red dot. It made sense of the title of the book, but for little kids it would be extremely fun to be searching for the red dot on each page. I genuinely appreciated this element and how the illustrator used this element to contribute to the interactive part of the book.
• I don’t think I would utilize this in my classroom, unless I was a preschool teacher. It is a book for a very young age group. I can see the benefit in using it, but I don’t see myself using it in my future classroom.
June 6, 2024
Absolutely brilliant pop-up book showcasing David A. Carter's mastery of the medium. "One Red Dot" is a gamified pop-up book that asks the reader to find the red dot hidden on each page, inviting tactile play along the way. Some pop-ups are even engineered to make sound!
March 2, 2018
I read this book every time we go to our favorite B&B in Eureka Springs Arkansas.
February 15, 2019
If you thought pop up books were all about images rising up when you turn the page coupled with little back forth or round and round movements here and there, then you are wrong. Now, if you thought pop books are for kids then hey, you are wrong again! Here’s a pop up book which is nothing like what you’d have imagined. It’s so overwhelmingly impressive that you’ll keep going back to it every few days and so will your child.
The paper cut designs are intricate, sophisticated and outstanding. The details and movements are very cleverly assembled and coordinated for an exciting and seamless experience. They aren’t plain back and forth or up down actions because there are also twisty turns, flip flaps, wiggly wobbles and more. Every page has a red dot which has to be discovered and finding it is neither easy nor straight forward. It needs good attention and involvement of the child. The book is remarkably interactive and engaging, in my opinion, a must have.
The only down side would be that the exhaustive designs need a careful and smooth handling. However that doesn’t mean they are flimsy, it just means that if your child is rough with books then it makes sense to wait a year before buying. Recommended age is 4-8 and clearly not for a lower age group.
The paper cut designs are intricate, sophisticated and outstanding. The details and movements are very cleverly assembled and coordinated for an exciting and seamless experience. They aren’t plain back and forth or up down actions because there are also twisty turns, flip flaps, wiggly wobbles and more. Every page has a red dot which has to be discovered and finding it is neither easy nor straight forward. It needs good attention and involvement of the child. The book is remarkably interactive and engaging, in my opinion, a must have.
The only down side would be that the exhaustive designs need a careful and smooth handling. However that doesn’t mean they are flimsy, it just means that if your child is rough with books then it makes sense to wait a year before buying. Recommended age is 4-8 and clearly not for a lower age group.
November 21, 2012
One Red Dot by David A. Carter is a pop up book that asks children to find "one red dot" on each page. The pop-ups in the book are very complex, futuristic and fun to look at and move. As you read the book you begin to anticipate where the red dots going to be and the challenge is fun. The book sparks the imagination and it a creative aside to informational books. I think it gives readers a break from reading and makes it more of an experience. I think its an excellent book to have in your classroom and would a good add to your library.
May 19, 2009
This pop-up book is an elegant, beautiful object, or series of objects, one on each fold-out spread. It's nominally a number book, counting from 1 to 10. Each page opens to create a wonderful 3-D construction, each hiding one red dot. One page wiggles as you pull a tab, one makes noise as zigzags rub against each other, one has 9's that dangle from Seuss-like trees. They're all great fun.
September 30, 2014
I loved this book so much, it is one of my favorite interactive books. The structures inside that pop up are incredible and it teaches the kids to look at their surroundings and really look at everything in order to find the one red dot. I will definitely be having this in my house for my kids because I loved it so much I'm sure my kids and students will enjoy it as well.
November 18, 2007
This is the best pop up book I have ever seen- It is groovy and above all, every tableau is fully functional even after abuse- It is GREAT!!!!
January 24, 2008
Of the three that he has put out so far, it is my favorite. There are two more in the series coming. Beautiful paper sculptures, as he calls them, but I totally agree.
January 3, 2009
I wish I had time to make pop-up books. This one and the Yellow Square are truly amazing, both for little and big folks.
February 1, 2009
Amazing art.
Had to buy a second copy for my son because he loved it so much that he damaged most pages. Fun for the eyes & fun for little ones to grab.
Had to buy a second copy for my son because he loved it so much that he damaged most pages. Fun for the eyes & fun for little ones to grab.
February 27, 2009
WOW! Another favorite. We got this for our son for his 2nd birthday and he absolutely loved it...still does at almost 4. Heck, I think it is a great book too.
October 20, 2010
This was much easier for a preschooler than 600 black dots. The pop-ups are AMAZING and he looked through it several times on his own.
February 21, 2011
Amazing book that allows your inner child to come out and play! :)
October 6, 2012
Breathtaking!Hooray for David Carter and motion books!
January 23, 2013
Beautiful pop up art!
January 26, 2014
Beautiful book - one of Cole's favorite
September 14, 2015
Great fun searching for the red dot amongst some great popups!
September 18, 2018
An interractive picturebook with pop-ups. However, I would not consider trying it in a storytime.
December 9, 2021
Not a lot of narrative, but good for counting, recognizing shapes, and recognizing colors. Lots of fun for the younger story time crowd (2-4yo).
Well crafted, and fun!
Well crafted, and fun!
October 6, 2017
Title: One Red Dot
Author: David A. Carter
Illustrator: David A. Carter
Genre: movable/toy book
Theme(s): colors, shapes, puzzles, art
Opening line/sentence: no words
Brief book summary: Each page has a different pop up creation. The goal of the book is to find the red dot on each page.
Professional Recommendation/Review #1:
Name of reviewer: Eleanor Heldrich
Name of Source: CLCD
Link: http://www.clcd.com/#/bookdetail/1/0/...
Short blurb:
Every once in a while Little Simon publishes what they call A Classic Collectible Pop-Up and this book is one of them. Designed, illustrated and paper engineered by one of the outstanding artists in this genre, One Red Dot is not a story at all. It is a tour de force of movable paper sculpture. There are nine spreads filled with whimsical and amazing forms to carry forward a passage through the numbers from one to ten, each number presented in different way, and each one displaying one red dot--if you can find it. From the first page, One perplexing puzzle box, to the last, Ten coiling curlycues, each page brings a smile and curiosity as to how it was achieved. With a pull of the tab on the right edge on one of the pages, five yellow circles move across the page in opposite directions. Young readers will be entertained by the movements; older ones will be fascinated by the mechanics.
Professional Recommendation/Review #2:
Name of reviewer: Unknown
Name of Source: Kirkus Reviews
Link: https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-re...
Short blurb:
Carter’s fabulous homage to paper engineering (that doubles as a counting book) features ten intricate paper sculptures or interactive devices and a special charge for readers: Find the one red dot in each. (For the record, “red” here is actually a pinky-orange neon found in poster-paint kits and on roadside workers.) The first paper construction is “One perplexing puzzle box.” Indeed. As readers open the page, up pops a box sprouting dot-ridden tendrils. The red dot is not that easy to locate—it’s on one of 32 protruding flaps. The next paper sculpture features “Two twisting twirly gigs” and of course, “one red dot.” Three burning baskets follow, then four flip-flop flaps, five wiggle-wobble widgets, six fluttering flicker clickers (a spectacular fusion of sound and motion!), seven bouncing blue spots, eight obedient orbs (the biggest made with 18 intersecting paper circles), nine nimble nines (hanging from a lovely black tree) and ten coiling curlycues. All with one red dot, of course. While it won’t withstand abuse, it does seem sturdily constructed. Fun!
Response to Two Professional Reviews:
Both reviews are very positive. Eldrich described One Red Dot as a “tour de force.” The other reviewer described it as a “fabulous homage to paper engineering”. I agree that this book was extremely entertaining and original. I was astounded by how the book was even made because the paper creations were so intricate. This book is great because it allows children of all age to discover, wonder, explore, and imagine.
Evaluation of Literary Elements:
This book is very interactive. There is not much of a story at all since there are literally no words in the book. However, the book takes the reader on a journey. I think that this book could be very effective for children who are learning English.
Consideration of Instructional Application:
One of the positives with a book like this is that it allows for social interaction. The students can work together to find the dots. I think an interesting mini-lesson for this book would be to sing a song along. Perhaps the children could sing “where’s the red dot?” to the tune of Frere Jacques.
Author: David A. Carter
Illustrator: David A. Carter
Genre: movable/toy book
Theme(s): colors, shapes, puzzles, art
Opening line/sentence: no words
Brief book summary: Each page has a different pop up creation. The goal of the book is to find the red dot on each page.
Professional Recommendation/Review #1:
Name of reviewer: Eleanor Heldrich
Name of Source: CLCD
Link: http://www.clcd.com/#/bookdetail/1/0/...
Short blurb:
Every once in a while Little Simon publishes what they call A Classic Collectible Pop-Up and this book is one of them. Designed, illustrated and paper engineered by one of the outstanding artists in this genre, One Red Dot is not a story at all. It is a tour de force of movable paper sculpture. There are nine spreads filled with whimsical and amazing forms to carry forward a passage through the numbers from one to ten, each number presented in different way, and each one displaying one red dot--if you can find it. From the first page, One perplexing puzzle box, to the last, Ten coiling curlycues, each page brings a smile and curiosity as to how it was achieved. With a pull of the tab on the right edge on one of the pages, five yellow circles move across the page in opposite directions. Young readers will be entertained by the movements; older ones will be fascinated by the mechanics.
Professional Recommendation/Review #2:
Name of reviewer: Unknown
Name of Source: Kirkus Reviews
Link: https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-re...
Short blurb:
Carter’s fabulous homage to paper engineering (that doubles as a counting book) features ten intricate paper sculptures or interactive devices and a special charge for readers: Find the one red dot in each. (For the record, “red” here is actually a pinky-orange neon found in poster-paint kits and on roadside workers.) The first paper construction is “One perplexing puzzle box.” Indeed. As readers open the page, up pops a box sprouting dot-ridden tendrils. The red dot is not that easy to locate—it’s on one of 32 protruding flaps. The next paper sculpture features “Two twisting twirly gigs” and of course, “one red dot.” Three burning baskets follow, then four flip-flop flaps, five wiggle-wobble widgets, six fluttering flicker clickers (a spectacular fusion of sound and motion!), seven bouncing blue spots, eight obedient orbs (the biggest made with 18 intersecting paper circles), nine nimble nines (hanging from a lovely black tree) and ten coiling curlycues. All with one red dot, of course. While it won’t withstand abuse, it does seem sturdily constructed. Fun!
Response to Two Professional Reviews:
Both reviews are very positive. Eldrich described One Red Dot as a “tour de force.” The other reviewer described it as a “fabulous homage to paper engineering”. I agree that this book was extremely entertaining and original. I was astounded by how the book was even made because the paper creations were so intricate. This book is great because it allows children of all age to discover, wonder, explore, and imagine.
Evaluation of Literary Elements:
This book is very interactive. There is not much of a story at all since there are literally no words in the book. However, the book takes the reader on a journey. I think that this book could be very effective for children who are learning English.
Consideration of Instructional Application:
One of the positives with a book like this is that it allows for social interaction. The students can work together to find the dots. I think an interesting mini-lesson for this book would be to sing a song along. Perhaps the children could sing “where’s the red dot?” to the tune of Frere Jacques.
January 24, 2022
Ingenious!!! Even for a pop up book! As close to perfection as they get! My grandchildren love this book. My 2 yr old grand baby comes to my house and runs to get this book-and he won’t sit for other books! It is not just the incredible art- the words are sizzling and funny and alliterative and rhyming. On any rating scale this book is at the ver top for me.
December 20, 2024
Just a shame it is so easily breakable.
May 12, 2012
David A. Carter is the most amazing pop-up book paper engineer I've come across. He creates fantastical scenes, objects, plants and other nonsensical doodads that twist, bends, twirls, saws and pops into life with every page. David A. Carter's pop-up books are for all ages, with the exception of the very very young, who might be a tad grabby and rough with books.
'One Red Dot' is a rhyming picture puzzle in 3D. The reader is asked to look up, down, in between, sideways and through three dimensional marvels to find the ever elusive red dot.
'One Red Dot' is a rhyming picture puzzle in 3D. The reader is asked to look up, down, in between, sideways and through three dimensional marvels to find the ever elusive red dot.
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January 7, 2019I fully expected to hear "this is a baby book," but I did not. My preteen spent hours with this book. She wasn't as interested in looking for the red dot as she was playing with the pages and figuring out how they were constructed.
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November 1, 2008
I picked up a copy for my boy, thinking he'd like the bright colors. To my surprise, I discovered it's a sophiscicated pop-up book of masterfully engineered designs. Screw the kid, I'm keeping it for myself.
December 9, 2011
A great take on the 1-10 counting book. Amazing design, with incredible pop-ups will astound both kids and adults. Sadly, as with every pop-up book it doesn't seem robust enough to withstand too much toddler love. Fun to find the one red dot too.
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