100 Bugs! A Counting Book

Reviewed by: Kathy George - Gray Public Library, Gray, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: October 9, 2018

Review

A counting book focusing on bugs and plants all the while introducing the reader to the number 10.. Each count of 10 on a two page spread, gives the reader different ways of reaching 10 and a seek and find challenge to find said bugs on the page. Each bug is introduced by a verb: zipping, zooming,flitting or darting, each bug is found on a wild flower,so this counting book introduces not only math but language and science. The author has both an insect and flower glossary in the back. Kaufmann's large, bright illustrations are detailed without looking like they came out of a reference book and give the reader different perspectives to see the bugs, from the ground up and the and the bugs view from on high. Lots to see and learn from a concept book about the number ten! STEAM for our younger readers- math, science and art!

Overall Book Score: excellent