I Know Numbers (Counting Books for Kids, Children&39s Number Books) [Hardcover]

How do we love numbers? Let us count the ways: They're on street signs and bus stops, featured on phones, thermometers, chalkboards, and scales. They show the time and the date, and help us to measure distance, sizing, and so much more. This spirited picture book by beloved author-illustrator Taro Gomi will charm and inform the youngest of readers, offering them a unique—and useful—look at a key concept we count on.Taro Gomi is an internationally renowned author and illustrator who has created more than 350 books for readers of all ages, including the bestsellingBus Stops,My Friends,Spring Is Here,Over the Ocean, andPresents Through the Window. He lives in Tokyo, Japan. Concept is a good one for children to think about, and the artwork has definite appeal. -Booklist The resounding selection of people, objects, and concepts turns a counting book into a delightful cultural experience. -School Library Journal A delightful exploration of the many ways numbers appear in daily life. -The Horn Book Magazine Gomi's characteristically vivid images clearly illustrate just how multifaceted numbers are. -Publishers Weekly