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A Million Dots
- Subject
- Mathematics - General
- Age
- 3-5 years
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 44
- Publisher
- Cicada Books
- Size
- 22.1 cm × 28.2 cm
- ISBN
- 9781908714664
A New York Times Top 10 Best Illustrated Children's Book of 2019
"A profound addition to children’s book collections emphasizing the concepts of math and design." --School Library Journal
A stunning visualization of numbers big and small.
We start with a single tree; 1. As we turn the page, we are presented with a sum doubling the number on the page before it: 1+1 = 2; 2+2 = 4; 4+4 = 8. In this way, we reach a million (actually 1,048,576) within forty pages.
Each sum is brought to life with a simple graphic illustration in the distinctive style of Sven Völker. The dots form the back of a ladybird, the bubbles in a cup of soda, and the water in a swimming pool. The final page opens up to a magnificent eight-page gatefold to accommodate the final two big numbers.
Gloriously simple in its concept and execution, this is a book that will bring mathematics alive to parents as well as children and will also make a stunning gift book.
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What reviewers said
NEW YORK TIMES BEST ILLUSTRATED REVIEW: Sven Volker's "A Million Dots" delighted us for its playful, clever and, frankly, kind of mind-blowing visual exploration of multiplication. Yes, as in math. This book is simple and graphic, but the overall effect is impressive - how quickly two (trees) begets 256 (freckles). Volker has created an approachable introduction to numeracy, but also rendered math beautiful and entrancing.
SCHOOL LIBRARY ASSOCIATION: The graphic design background of the author/illustrator make this book striking from the start. The book is bold and colourful and delivers an…
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