Reviews

Zero Is the Leaves on the Tree by Shino Arihara, Betsy Franco

alreadyemily's review

Go to review page

4.0

A simple and pretty way to explain the mathematical concept.

lannthacker's review

Go to review page

math, science, school, seasons

allons_c's review

Go to review page

4.0

Beautiful watercolor illustrations. Simple pattern book for helping to conceptualizer zero.

debnanceatreaderbuzz's review

Go to review page

4.0

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.

whiskersonkittens's review

Go to review page

4.0

A quiet, thoughtful book showcasing the number zero. Early math in action!
More...