Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes

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Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes
AuthorMem Fox
IllustratorHelen Oxenbury
CountryAustralia
LanguageEnglish
GenreChildren's picture book
Published2008 (Harcourt)
Media typePrint (hardback)
Pages40 (unpaginated)
ISBN9780152060572
OCLC488538353

Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes is a 2008 children's picture book by Mem Fox and Helen Oxenbury. It is about babies, who, although they are from around the world, all share the common trait of having the same number of digits.

Reception[edit]

Ten Little Fingers has been commended for its positive treatment of racial diversity.[1][2][3][4][5][6]

A review by The New York Times stated that "two beloved picture-book creators — the storyteller Mem Fox and the artist Helen Oxenbury — merge their talents in a winsome look at babies around the world".[1] Booklist called it "a standout for its beautiful simplicity" and "a gentle, joyous offering"[6] School Library Journal described it as a "nearly perfect picture book" and concluded: "Whether shared one-on-one or in storytimes, where the large trim size and big, clear images will carry perfectly, this selection is sure to be a hit".[6] Publishers Weekly, in a starred review, wrote: "Put two titans of kids' books together for the first time, and what do you get (besides the urge to shout, "What took you so long?")? The answer: an instant classic".[2] New York Journal of Books, in a review of a bilingual edition, wrote: "This is a sturdy, toddler-sized board book that has something for everybody. Ms. Fox's text, soft and pure, offers sweet innocence, the joy of lives beginning, and the unique beauty of the mother-child love. Artist Helen Oxenbury's exquisite illustrations are the perfect complement to the text".[5]

The Horn Book Magazine referred to it as a "love song": "Snuggle up with your favorite baby and kiss those fingers and toes to both your hearts' content".[7] BookPage Reviews called it "a jewel of a picture book" and wrote: "With minimal text, and sweet illustrations by beloved British artist Helen Oxenbury, it's truly an international treat. .. Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes gently presents—but never preaches—a satisfying lesson about humanity and international harmony".[7]

Ten Little Fingers has also been reviewed by the Journal of Children's Literature,[8] The Christian Century,[9] First Opinions -- Second Reactions,[10] YC: Young Children,[11] Library Sparks,[12] Reading Time,[13] and the New England Reading Association Journal.[14]

It won the 2009 Australian Book Industry Book of the Year for Younger Children Award[15]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Bruder, Jessica (7 November 2008). "Slacker in a Stroller". The New York Times. Retrieved 30 November 2016.
  2. ^ a b "Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes". Publishers Weekly. PWxyz LLC. 15 September 2008. Retrieved 30 November 2016.
  3. ^ Aaron (10 August 2010). "Mem Fox: Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes". childrensbooksandreviews.com. Children's Books and Reviews. Retrieved 30 November 2016.
  4. ^ Gail LaVaude (1 May 2013). "Book Review: Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes by Mem Fox". KidsVT. Retrieved 30 November 2016.
  5. ^ a b Rita Lorraine Hubbard (2012). "Diez deditos de las manos y Diez deditos de los pies / Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes bilingual board book (English and Spanish Edition)". New York Journal of Books. NYJB. Retrieved 30 November 2016.
  6. ^ a b c "Ten little fingers and ten little toes". buffalolib.org. Buffalo and Erie County Public Library. Retrieved 30 November 2016.
  7. ^ a b "Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes". kcls.bibliocommons.com. Retrieved 30 November 2016.
  8. ^ "Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes". Journal of Children's Literature. 35 (1). EBSCO Industries Inc.: 66 March 2009. Retrieved 30 November 2016.[dead link]
  9. ^ "Ten Little Fingers, Ten Little Toes". Christian Century. 125 (25). EBSCO Industries Inc.: 26 16 December 2008. Retrieved 30 November 2016.[dead link]
  10. ^ "First Opinion: Babies, Babies, and More Babies". First Opinions -- Second Reactions. 3 (1). EBSCO Industries Inc.: 28 May 2010. Retrieved 30 November 2016.[dead link]
  11. ^ "The Reading Chair". YC: Young Children. 63 (5). EBSCO Industries Inc.: 42 September 2008. Retrieved 30 November 2016.[dead link]
  12. ^ "Tick-Tock Tales". Library Sparks. 11 (5). EBSCO Industries Inc.: 43 January 2014. Retrieved 30 November 2016.[dead link]
  13. ^ Kaye Throssell (August 2009). "Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes/Hello Baby!". Reading Time. 53 (3). EBSCO Industries Inc.: 23. Retrieved 30 November 2016.[dead link]
  14. ^ "Engaging students with global literature: The 2009 notable books for a global society". New England Reading Association Journal. 45 (2). EBSCO Industries Inc.: 43 June 2010. Retrieved 30 November 2016.[dead link]
  15. ^ "History:Past ABIA Winners - 2009 Category Winners". abiawards.com.au. Retrieved 25 September 2017.

External links[edit]

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