Star Wars: OBI123: A Book of Numbers

by Calliope Glass, Caitlin Kennedy, Katie Cook (Illustrator)

ONE, TWO, THREE, FOUR
Counting with Star Wars is hardly a chore!
From the chosen ONE to a transport of TWENTY
This book is full of numbers aplenty!
So, Padawans, prepare, get ready, get set
For a numerical lesson you'll never forget!

Genres: Star Wars, Picture Books, Childrens, Counting, Science Fiction, Poetry, Kids

48 pages, Hardcover

Published February 14, 2017

About the author

Calliope Glass is an editor and the writer of several popular titles for licenses like Star Wars, Marvel, and the Disney Princesses. She lives in New York City with her family.

Reviews

[Cheryl Gladfelter]

This is not the counting book my toddler was looking for.

A nice collection of rhymes, this counting book goes up to 20. However, it's a much longer book to sit through. Clever idea.

[Chrisanne · Rating 3 out of 5]

Too much text for the littles liking. But she likes the eyes. And I agree that the illustrations are really cute.

[Melissa · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is really cute, and I think we can’t ask too much of it, given that it’s trying to convey very complicated film material in a counting book for young readers. However, many of the rhymes are slightly clunky. It seemed worse when I read it to myself than it did when I read it to my son, though, so a likely part of the problem is that I usually have my editor brain on. Chances are good that others wouldn’t notice or care, particularly if they’re in the target age range. But if you have an “editor brain,” beware.

The illustrations are cute, and the book mostly follows the canon, even according to my husband, who I promise you would call it out for any minor violation. (The only thing he mentioned was the number of musicians isn’t right.)

The goal of learning about numbers exists, and they get bonus points for having the number showing numerically and written out, but the goal is largely subsumed in story. I’m not sure this is a bad thing.

[Angie · Rating 2 out of 5]

My Review: I of course had to pick up a Star Wars book for kids. I was a little disappointed in this one. I am not a huge fan of the art style, there is very little in the form of rhythm and rhyme, which plays a big part in the Children's books I like. It also features some characters and items of the book that you really need to be a big fan to recognize. The words are difficult for a young reader but the story is really too long for a really young child to sit through so it is kind of stuck between ages but doesn't work great for them either. It's a nice book to add to your shelf as a Star Wars fan but there are much better ones out there to read with the kids.

[Alina · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a Star Wars fan, this was a very fun book. I have not read it to my almost 3yr old son yet. I wonder if this book is still a bit too conceptual for him right now. Though there are obvious things to count, the text is a bit too complex for someone who has never seen the movies. So I have mixed feelings about the book. As I said, I enjoy it, but I'm not sure about young readers.

Will update my review after I read it to my son.

[Bennett Dedmon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you Josh and Deanna for my book! Already a Star Wars fan from birth!

Absolutely a great book, I’ve never counted that high in my life! Loved all the pictures of all my future favorite creatures and characters!

Dad definitely needs work on his reading of rhymes and getting the flow down.

2 coos, 1 big yawn, and then I shit my pants.

Five stars.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Poems to count one to twenty. Introductions to some more obscure Star Wars characters- all current episodes included. Joke at the end. Counting pages at the very end. Vocabulary is a bit difficult, but the pictures appeal to a younger audience.

[Nikky3 · Rating 5 out of 5]

My little guy can't read yet but he sits and looks at the pictures on his own. I love the ryme and how acurate it is. No skimping on the important details of the Star Wars universe just cause it's a kids books.

[Ehren Malone · Rating 5 out of 5]

Adorable Star Wars book! My daughter is 2, and she loves these books. My husband is really enjoying teaching her about Star Wars through these books. He couldn’t be prouder! Just bought as a gift for a friend because we have enjoyed them so much.

[ReadingWench · Rating 4 out of 5]

This one I thought was a board book when I first saw it on the shelf, however when I opened it it was numbers and poetry for mid elementary kids. Illustrations are great.

[Jocelin · Rating 5 out of 5]

A super cute counting and rhyming book with Star Wars characters, need I say more.

[Susan · Rating 2 out of 5]

I wanted to like this but the pictures aren't that good and the rhymes don't work for me.

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fans of Star Wars will love learning to count with their favorite characters in this rhyming scheme. Counting goes up to 20!

[Punkie · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 stars
Adorable! While I must say that ABC-3PO is superior, the art here is still amazing. Another great addition for your collection.

[Matthew S. Zielinski · Rating 4 out of 5]

My kids love this book for learning to count and for the funny "count"ing joke at the end. I don't want to give away spoilers.

[Lawrence Lam · Rating 2 out of 5]

The illustrations are cute but because of the counting nature of the book the story is retold in the strangest non-chronological sequence rendering it pretty much incomprehensible

[Daniel wong · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favorite book so far
I definitely recommend

[Chrissy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Too cute! My little guy loved looking at these pictures and the rhymes were super-catchy. Perfect for Jedi parents to share with their little Padawans :D

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love everything about this book.

[Katie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Super cute! But I wish they didn't use slant rhymes.

[John · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like zis book because you get to count everysing in ze book, including a race.

[Matthew · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is proof that I will read anything Star Wars related.

[Jonathon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing artwork and fun for fans of Star Wars.

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book for my baby boy.

[Paul Graham Terpstra · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cool book. Get to count and rhyme! What more could you want for kids

[Jason Kane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun star wars flavored counting book

[CR Williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

While the rhythm doesn't always hit its stride, the ARTWORK more than makes up for it.

[Linda Heggs · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great 123 counting book for Star Wars fans of all ages.

[Lynnette · Rating 3 out of 5]

Adorable concept! Very cute illustrations. The poems are fine, but sometimes cumbersome to read. My 15 month old gets a little impatient because there aren't many opportunities for funny voices.

[Madison · Rating 5 out of 5]

3/1/2024 - Read with Dada. Great book to learn counting up to 20. Excellent rhymes.