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Zero Is The Leaves On The Tree (2009)

by Betsy Franco(Favorite Author)

3.67 of 5 Votes: 2

ISBN

1582462496 (ISBN13: 9781582462493)

languge

English

genre

Middle Grade & Children's

publisher

Tricycle Press

review 1: How do you define zero? How do you draw a picture of nothing? The author and the illustrator make a valiant attempt in this picture book for ages 5-8. The problem lies in portraying negative space. Zero is the sleds on the hillside when the snow melts. How do you draw them if they are not there? Zero is the kites in the sky when there's no wind. How do you draw no kites? Sometimes the attempt is too strained and even confusing, as in, "Zero is the bikes in the bike rack on the last day of school." I thought, if it is the last day, then the kids would attend school on the last day, and there would be bikes. But this was supposed to represent zero. Does that mean no one came on the last day? I know, I know, I am overthinking it. I am sure this book will be great for pre-read... moreers, who have someone reading to them. Then the reader can explain each concept and make it clearer.
review 2: The author uses metaphors from children’s lives to explain the concept of zero. I could see this book being used a lot with students to better understand zero or as a writing prompt.A little from the book:“Zero is…the balls in the bin at recess time.”Reactions from children:Two unexpected problems with the book: We live in the southern part of the United States and many of the metaphors involved concepts our children never experience (the sound of snowfall, for example). The younger children liked it, but the older children said they got tired of zero. less

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