Butterfly Colors and Counting

by Jerry Pallotta, Shennen Bersani (Illustrator)

Overview

Learn to count to ten along with the colors of the rainbow in this lovely first concept book for the smallest butterfly lovers.

From one red Tachyris zarinda to 10 pink-tipped clearwinged satyrs, Jerry Pallotta’s simple text introduces a range of butterfly species. Shennen Bersani’s realistic and colorful art flutters with the turning of each page.

Butterfly Colors and Counting is a perfect companion to Pallotta’s three previous board books, The Icky Bug Counting Board Book, The Icky Bug Alphabet Board Book, and The Ocean Alphabet Board Book. Little hands will enjoy browsing this book on their own—and learning colors and numbers along the way.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781570918995
Publisher:	Charlesbridge
Publication date:	02/01/2013
Series:	Jerry Pallotta's Counting Books Series
Pages:	10
Sales rank:	101,231
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 5.50(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	3 Months to 3 Years

About the Author

Jerry Pallotta is an award-winning author of children's alphabet books and imaginative fiction. His books combine interesting facts, detailed research, humor, and realistic illustrations that mesmerize children everywhere.

Editorial Reviews

Given the diverse coloration of butterflies, they’re a natural way to introduce to the concept of color, which is covered in this board book that also counts from one to 10. Examples include three cloudless sulphur butterflies in bright yellow-green and 10 pink-tipped clearwing satyrs (the butterflies are ID’d on the back cover). Text is minimal (each number appears as a word and numeral, along with the name of each color), and Bersani offers precise portraits of each insect set against moody backdrops. Up to age 3. (Feb.)

Publishers Weekly

A lovely and simple concept book covering counting and colors for the youngest butterfly spotters. From one red Tachyris zarinda to 10 pink-tipped clearwinged satyrs, each full-page painting spotlights a different butterfly variety. The text simply labels the color and number of the butterflies using a large, serif typeface. In Bersani's fine-brushed, detailed art, some butterflies are shown in the context of their habitat, such as the eight brown Orion butterflies alighting on yellow stalks of wheat, but most of the butterflies rest on pleasingly mottled backgrounds painted in soft hues. The butterfly names, in an inconsistent mix of scientific and common appellations, are included on the back cover in small print. While a little more information on each insect would have been a nice addition for adults and older children, they can seek out age-appropriate books if piqued. Glowing art and simple concept presentation--just right for the target audience--may make counters and butterfly enthusiasts out of readers. (Board book. 6 mos.-3)

Kirkus Reviews