Age range 3+Striking visuals and a simple but compelling story line make A Number of Animals a counting book that is as delightful as it is effective. Illustrator Christopher Wormell is at his best with bold block prints that manage to convey the movement and emotions of an assortment of farm animals. Kate Green's light and inviting text, meanwhile, shepherds readers along on one little bird's barnyard journey in this reissued classic.'Elegant woodcuts lift this simple counting book far above the ordinary. [The] books beautiful design and classic proportions are set off by generous amounts of white space, creating a stylish frame for the illustrations. Who says fine art and preschool concepts cant go hand in hand?' Publishers Weekly'Wormells color engravings are what make the title such a standout, their large geometric shapes and strong black outlines giving each picture a distinctive, arresting appearance.' Booklist

 

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children in preschool-kindergarten.

This book has been graded for interest at 2-5 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2012 by Creative Company, US .

Chris Wormell lives in North London with his wife and children. He was the winner of the Ragazza Prize at Bologna in 1991. His previous books for Jonathan Cape are Where I Live and What I Eat, Blue Rabbit and Friends and Blue Rabbit and Friends and Animal Train and Off to the Fair (to be published in 2001). Tim Malnick is an organisational consultant and meditation teacher. He lives in Bristol with his wife and two young sons. Katie Green has just finished her graphic memoir, Lighter Than My Shadow, which will be published by Jonathan Cape on October 3rd 2013. She produces a regular zine - The Green Bean - with subscribers around the world.