Pencils Count

Pencils Count is illustrated with unique simplistic creative illustrations that command attention. Some will even make you smile. An animated pencil with eyes, mouth, arms and gloves will guide you. This picture book is designed for the beginner reader who is also beginning to count. Four processes are utilized to assist in this process of counting and to anchor learning methods for the young child. They are, numeric symbols, written words, shape symbols, and poignant illustrations. You will find all four processes integrated throughout the pages of this book counting from one to ten. Pencils Count provides a poignant opportunity to assist young learners who are beginning their number and counting journey.

About the Author :
Robert Carr is a retired art teacher of thirty-five years and a recipient of the Golden Apple and Harold Grinspoon Awards for his contribution to education. Robert lives in Belchertown, Massachusetts. He spends much of his time with family and friends - real and imaginary. In retirement, he is mostly focused on writing and illustrating children's picture books. He is the founder of Pollywoguen Creations and has reached international status selling his picture books. Robert received an Associate's Degree in Studio Painting from Holyoke Community College, a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree as a dual major in Studio Painting and Art Education at Massachusetts College of Art, and a Master's Degree in Education from the University of Massachusetts. Robert Carr began his teaching career working for the Town of South Hadley in Massachusetts. He worked there for nineteen years. He started as an elementary teacher and later worked as a middle school art teacher. He finished his teaching career working for Springfield Public Schools mostly as a Federal Magnet School resource teacher in two elementary schools. His mission was to improve learning for students through arts integration. He became known for implementing thematic projects that would often involve an entire school. His teachings modeled the social nature of art as well as creative thinking and problem solving.

Review :
Pencils, pencils are everywhere in this colorful counting book. Some are animated and others become creatures, dancers, houses, a compass, and even a star. Most importantly, this picture book teachers counting in several ways. D.S. Although a primary book on counting, this book incorporates imagination in teaching and in learning. M.N. Robert Carr's teaching and art skills shine in this imaginative journey of counting from one to ten using pencils. Get the point? Funny Friend Upon reading "Pencils Count" a thought came to me. Learning anything is easy when the teacher is creative. Here, author/illustrator Robert Carr sets up counting from one to ten in several different ways to make learning stick. A great book for the beginning reader/counter. B.M. This picture book is sewn together with the most direct simplistic images using the theme of pencils. It is rare, memorable and effective. In some ways it feels Danish or possibly Japanese. Clever and perfect for the primary audience. S.C.