Do you think this will be about numbers or letters? Lets take a look at some of the pictures. This book is titled “Zero.” Where have you seen this number/letter before? Make a prediction as to what you think this book is about based upon the cover and share with a partner. Technology connections: Using Tagxedo and the zero shape have the kids come up with words or phrases that we can use to encourage one another in the classroom (so that we can “help each other soar, we can count even more!”) You'll find a way."Ĭlassroom use: This would be a great book to use at the beginning of the year when we can talk about each one of us has a role in the classroom and each one, "counts." It would also be great for devotions to talk about how God created each of us unique (parts of the body), we all are not a “9” or a “1” we are all just as God created us to be with gifts and talents that we can use to serve him. Golden nuggets: don’t try to be someone that you are not, everyone has value (everyone counts), believing in yourself and who you are. )Īnother outstanding book by Kathryn Otoshi loved the simple illustrations and the simple yet complexity of the meaning of the text (leads to great class discussion during and at the end of the book). (Kudos to Goodreads friends and general members who have reviewed 100% or closer to 100% of their rated books.!) I was hoping my 50% reviewed would happen with a memorable, full length book, but at least it’s a book about numbers. So, with the review written for this book, now exactly 50% of my rated books are reviewed. Note to self: 01/10/11, Goodreads member since 05/07: This is my Goodreads review #1499 and my 2,998th rated book. I can see some adults being irritated by this book and some kids not being incredibly enthusiastic, but it worked for me. It is a good read aloud book with a lot of opportunity to use voice inflection and acting as the reader reads. I could see discussions starting about numbers & counting, working collaboratively, connections between those with differences, and on and on. There is a story, and for some kids it will serve as a springboard to practicing counting, and some will appreciate the story on its own. The book is colorful and the pages are appealing to view. Two through nine stay in the same bright colors on every page. Zero is gray, as is one, which is a slightly different shade of gray. My favorite line is “Zero felt empty inside.” Zero is a character with a personality in this book. The counting starts from 1 to 7 then 1-9, then 10, 20, etc.
I was sufficiently impressed that I just reserved One at the library, another earlier book by this author that seems to be a companion book to this one. The story and illustrations are enjoyable and educational and a bit philosophical. I loved the premise and liked the execution well enough.
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