There is a story, and for some kids it will serve as a springboard to practicing counting, and some will appreciate the story on its own. The book is colorful and the pages are appealing to view. Two through nine stay in the same bright colors on every page. Zero is gray, as is one, which is a slightly different shade of gray. My favorite line is “Zero felt empty inside.” Zero is a character with a personality in this book. The counting starts from 1 to 7 then 1-9, then 10, 20, etc. I was sufficiently impressed that I just reserved One at the library, another earlier book by this author that seems to be a companion book to this one. The story and illustrations are enjoyable and educational and a bit philosophical. You can now read Book Badger reviews on Goodreads.I loved the premise and liked the execution well enough. I highly recommend “Zero” by Kathryn Otoshi. This wonderful book is unique, clever, and a great addition to a home or classroom library. The story helps illustrate not only the value each of have as an individual, but the value of the actual number “zero”. It’s emotional and relatable story brings life to a sometimes forgotten number. “Zero” By Kathryn Otoshi hits the nail on the head in several different ways. By purchasing from our affiliates, you help to support this blog. The Book Badger Blog is not responsible for the privacy policy or practices of any of its affiliates. This post contains affiliate links and advertisements. Children can see the numbers and relate to them as characters. Once again, the watercolor number illustrations tell the story in a unique and colorful way. The book ends with counting by Tens, which I thought was a wonderful way to introduce the concept. Like “One” and “Two”, “Zero” teaches a math concept along with it’s greater social development message. The value of Zero is particularly obvious when counting by tens. Zero may not have an obvious value, but Zero is still important. The message in this book is about the value we give ourselves by accepting and embracing our own individual strengths.
The story follows Zero as she discovers her value. Zero doesn’t feel like she counts.Īll of the other numbers are “worth something” but Zero is literally worth nothing. Pin This| Childrens Book Review | Zero by Kathryn Otoshi “Zero” isn’t like the other numbers. While “One” focused on bullying and “Two” held a lesson about friendship, Zero is more about loving and accepting oneself. This week I will be reviewing “Zero” by Kathryn Otoshi. Each book in the series focuses on a social message, while incorporating art and math concepts with a fun play on words and numbers throughout each book. All month long, I am reviewing books by Kathryn Otoshi, author of “One”, “Two”, and “Zero”.
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