Ten Black Dots by Donald Crews

Ten Black Dots

Donald Crews

HarperCollins · Print & ebook · September 21, 1995

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Who it’s for
A simple counting book turns black dots into invitations to look, count, and imagine.
Themes
Basic math concepts, Counting with dots, Visual creativity
Genres
Counting & Numbers, Art & Architecture, Math Stories

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About this book

From Donald Crews, the Caldecott Honor artist and award-winning creator of Truck, Freight Train, and many other classic picture books for young children, this picture book is a fun introduction to basic math concepts. What can you do with ten black dots? One dot can make a sun, two dots can make the eyes of a fox, and three dots can make a snowman's face. And that's just the beginning in this unique counting book!

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Children will develop visual learning skills, explore creativity, and practice counting numbers, all in one deceptively simple—and fun!—picture book. A proven favorite at home and in the preschool classroom.

Counting in Dots

A simple counting book turns black dots into invitations to look, count, and imagine.

Come here for

  • Early counting paired with playful visual ideas
  • A hands-on-feeling introduction to basic math

Expect

  • Ten black dots become shapes and familiar images
  • A picture-book blend of counting and creativity

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Counting & Numbers52%
Math Stories39%
Art & Architecture30%

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Publisher categories

  • Baby Animals
  • Art & Architecture
  • Introductions to Concepts
  • Alphabet Books
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Authors
Donald Crews
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
September 21, 1995
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Basic math concepts · Counting with dots · Visual creativity
Reading lane
Baby Animals