Author (last name first):
Dahl, Micheal
Publisher, Date of Publication:
Picture Window Books/2011
Grade Level/ or Age Level:
3rd and Up
Classification: Non-fiction
The author utilizes ladybugs in a delightful method of skip counting by fives. Even though the numerals which indicate the total number of ladybugs dots are hidden within the pages of the book, the author has used this strategy to provide a learning activity for the listener. However, the activity is not explained until the end of the book. In my opinion, the hidden numerals seem too obscure, making the concept of skip counting more difficult and unclear as are the reader's instructions. The author has inserted the numeral and quantity representation at the lower left corner of the pages, but this visual does not explain or connect the process of skip counting and are rather small for the audience to see. The ladybugs are playfully depicted in descriptive terms along with a short repetitive sentence at the end of each numeral page, which makes the written text attractive to the listener. Another feature of this book is that it is written in Spanish and English making this book easily understood for speakers of both or either language. The author has also included internet sites and reveals the placement of each hidden numeral within each page at the end of the book. Overall, I liked the concept of a book that introduces skip counting; however, an explanation of the process could have been included and demonstrated within the text of his book's story.
Reviewed By: Katie Chavez (Graduate student for Dr. Prieto)
Classification: Non-fiction
The author utilizes ladybugs in a delightful method of skip counting by fives. Even though the numerals which indicate the total number of ladybugs dots are hidden within the pages of the book, the author has used this strategy to provide a learning activity for the listener. However, the activity is not explained until the end of the book. In my opinion, the hidden numerals seem too obscure, making the concept of skip counting more difficult and unclear as are the reader's instructions. The author has inserted the numeral and quantity representation at the lower left corner of the pages, but this visual does not explain or connect the process of skip counting and are rather small for the audience to see. The ladybugs are playfully depicted in descriptive terms along with a short repetitive sentence at the end of each numeral page, which makes the written text attractive to the listener. Another feature of this book is that it is written in Spanish and English making this book easily understood for speakers of both or either language. The author has also included internet sites and reveals the placement of each hidden numeral within each page at the end of the book. Overall, I liked the concept of a book that introduces skip counting; however, an explanation of the process could have been included and demonstrated within the text of his book's story.
Reviewed By: Katie Chavez (Graduate student for Dr. Prieto)
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