Children's ✦ Penny’s Take
Underwater Counting
Jerry Pallotta · 2001
81/100
👍 Worth It
Pallotta's formula — pack a math concept book with genuinely interesting animal facts — works well here, and counting by evens gives the book a clear, focused purpose that parents and teachers will appreciate. Biedrzycki's illustrations are vivid enough that kids will linger on the pages even after the counting is done. The prehistoric cameo might prompt a quick conversation about extinct versus living animals, which is a fine bonus rather than a real problem.
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Verdict receipt0–100
safety99
substance80
craft80
originality76
accuracy82
hype74
age-fit88
human-eye80
Penny’s verdict81
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