for reading aloud. Set in what appears to be a kindergarten classroom, this simple little book features double-page spreads of children engaged in activities such as greeting their teachers, painting, walking to the lunchroom, eating apples, and resting on their mats. A few words on each page add comments such as Two stuck zippers and Nine pairs of partners. Though the words take the reader up from 1 to 10 and back down to 1 again, no numerals appear in the text or even on the classroom clock. Despite this curious omission, the bright line-and-watercolor illustrations make this such a happy classroom that teachers may want to use it as a counting book. Young readers should enjoy seeing familiar school experiences depicted in such a cheerful light. (Reviewed May 1, 1997)

Set in a kindergarten classroom, a gently humorous, simple counting story is expanded upon by affectionately observant illustrations. Alert readers will find reward in spotting details such as the idlers among only 'six good listeners' during story time, or counting out the 'ten crunchy apples' in a lunchroom full of activity. The small, square book encourages independent perusing.