One Foot Two Feet

K-Gr 1—This simple yet delightful counting book emphasizes the quirks of the English language, where the plural of a noun is not always formed by merely adding the letter "s." It begins with a single, cartoon-style "foot" that is framed in a sturdy, die-cut opening on a glossy red page. Turning the page reveals two "feet." "One Mouse" in a bold blue frame follows, with the page-turn revealing "Three Mice." Children can anticipate the plural noun that will come next after naming or reading the picture in the window. Observant youngsters will spot a tiny airplane flying from spread to spread, catching the eye of a character or becoming entangled in some illustration. In addition, a small line from one to 10 summarizes the objects that have previously appeared. The designated numeral is also cleverly hidden within each crisp acrylic and ink drawing. The large font will aid pre-readers as well as ESL students as they pore over details again and again. An exceptional counting book, indeed.—Blair Christolon, Prince William Public Library System, Manassas, VA