Title: Ten, Nine, Eight
Author: Molly Bang
Illustrator: Molly Bang
Publisher: Greenwillow Books
Year: 1983
ISBN: 978-0688104801
Genre: fiction, concept book
Topics: bedtime, numbers, counting, family
Age Group: 0-3
Awards: Caldecott Honor (1984), A Horn Book Fanfare Best Book (1984)
Dewey Category: 811.54
Format: Board Book
This Caldecott winner counting book stands out from all the other counting books because it counts backwards, 10 to 1. Reminiscent of Goodnight Moon, this charmer takes the going-to-bed-theme and cradles the reader right through the steps that it takes to get ready for bed. Children will recognize the common objects and comfort of the colorful bedroom, as well as the nurturing relationship between the characters—a father and daughter This book depicts an African American family and offers a twin companion, Diez, Nueve, Ocho, making it a multicultural gem as well. Introduce backwards counting early to babies, or wait until Pre-K or K so as not to interfere with their learning of forward counting!
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