Review by Publisher's Weekly Review
British artist and textile designer Foster takes readers from one to 10 in this showcase for her bold, playful illustrations. Polka-dots, checks, and stripes mingle with '50s-era starbursts and a hint of '70s psychedelia as Foster moves from "1 friendly fox" (an image Foster's existing fans will recognize from her line of stuffed toys) to "4 happy dogs" stacked one atop the next and 10 skinny ichthus-shaped fish. The penultimate spread gathers all of the items into neat rows for comparison, while a rocket-themed kicker offers a fun countdown to "blast off!" It's a book that style-minded parents and kids can appreciate equally. Simultaneously available: Jane Foster's ABC. Up to age 3. (July) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.
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Review by School Library Journal Review
Baby/Toddler-Illustrations featuring bold colors and thick black lines characterize these cheery concept books that depict familiar items and critters from monkeys and lions to kites and umbrellas. Large letters and numerals prominently placed offer reading readiness support. © Copyright 2015. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Review by Kirkus Book Review
A simple and stylish counting book. The familiar preschool journey from 1 through 10 is reimagined here by textile designer Foster. Each double-page spread presents a large numeral and an adjective-noun phrase on the left ("1 friendly fox, / 2 sleeping birds," and so on) and an illustration on the right. Foster makes the most of this simple design, crafting large, 1950s- and '60s-influenced illustrations that tots and adults will appreciate in equal measure. Thick black lines and eye-catching patterns make for pleasingly clean, high-contrast images that will stimulate babies' developing vision. The board book is also handsomely produced, coming with a hardcover binding and sturdy, reinforced pages. Even the most destructive little readers will have trouble tearing this one up. Another title, Jane Foster's ABC, publishes simultaneously and illustrates the letters of the alphabet in similar fashion. Both titles are stunningly simple, but Foster is able to create some truly arresting images here, making both books pleasurable repeat reads. A fetching and effective introduction to the world of numbers. (Board book. 3 mos.-2) Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
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