Zero

by Kathryn Otoshi

Paper Book, 2010

Status

Available

Call number

[E]513.2/11

Publication

San Rafael, CA : KO Kids Books, c2010.

Description

Zero, dismayed by her big, empty, roundness, tries to force herself into the shape of the much-admired One, but must finally accept that she can only be Zero.

User reviews

LibraryThing member ydraughon
This book about the number zero is story about how zero has no value however when added to numbers such as 1 to make 10 it has value. The students really enjoyed this book. It uses some symbolism that my younger students did not understand, but I thought that is was very clever. The students did
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like the cover and how the letter "o" in zero was irridesecnt and changed colors. I used it to read before teaching the concept of adding and subtracting zero. This book could be used in English to show writing techniques and symbolism.
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LibraryThing member fvalle89
read after reading One, powerful as well, great group discussions after reading the books (what is the author's message? how does this apply to our lives?)
LibraryThing member BKPietz
I never expected such an important message from a "simple" counting book. The story also has quite a bit of action. I really enjoy the illustration of the numbers and the layout of the book as well. I think this is a great counting book and I would definitely include it in a classroom!
LibraryThing member paulaanweiler
Zero thinks it doesn't count until it realizes how important it is to the other numbers.
LibraryThing member amoore1
Similar to "Zero the Hero," zero feels empty inside because it cannot be counted. Zero feels like it is worth nothing at all. The illustrations are simple water color. Color is used to depict how Zero feels about itself and the other numbers. After attempting to be any other number Zero discovers
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that it can be happy by being itself because it can be counted in number like 10, 50, 1,000,000, etc. Zero now feels that she serves a purpose in the number world. In a literature aspect readers can view this book through the theme of individualism. This book would also be good to read during math to introduce the characteristics of zero. I do believe that "Zero the Hero" is better than this book because it is more lively. "Zero the Hero" turns numbers into characters full of personality where as in "Zero" numbers just seem to be numbers.
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LibraryThing member j-plant
Aside from teaching about the mathematical value of numbers, it also teaches children that everyone has the ability, and willingness, to contribute something of value to society in their own unique way. Zero learns that when he is put behind another number, he multiplies that number’s value by
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10. He also learns that he is nothing without the other numbers.
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LibraryThing member Sullywriter
I liked Otoshi's One better, but this is also a wonderful fable about the need for acceptance and belonging.
LibraryThing member pyattlori
This book shows the importance of the number 0 and how isolated she feels because she isn't like the other numbers that have value. It was fun how the number tried to bend and reshape herself to be like other numbers. It feels almost like this book is telling more than a story of numbers, it's
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telling a story about identity. It was cute, and could be used in other context besides math.
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LibraryThing member Y-NhiVu
Zero is sad because he's not counted from 1-9. He feels empty and lonely, until he gets the idea that all the numbers could work together. They then realize they can count to bigger numbers.
I like this book because it shows how you can think outside the box and how it's good to work together to
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make everyone included.
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LibraryThing member kberryman44
I love reading this book to my students because it emphasizes counting skills, and number sense. Moreover,it teaches young and very impressionable readers the importance of friendship, and finding value in oneself. I love having this book on my pre-k shelf, and I suggest it to anyone that wants
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something more than just a counting book.
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LibraryThing member mirikayla
I just loved this. Beautiful painted illustrations and a wonderful message about learning your own value and working with others to maximize it.
LibraryThing member KyleeO
The entire series is great for students to learn about inclusion and appreciating others. Great story for expressing feelings. Also a great book for students who are learning numbers. It shows the shapes of numbers and counting together.
LibraryThing member TiffanyNicole67
A book about counting and confidence. The main character, zero, goes through a long journey of self-discovery as many kids do in middle school. This book is perfect for a math class as it dips down into exploring numbers and number combinations as well as showing kids all that matters is what is on
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the inside and that everyone counts. Despite the perfect alignment in a math class, this book is great for all classes because of the message it gives off.
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Awards

Volunteer State Book Award (Nominee — Primary — 2013)

ISBN

9780972394635

Barcode

T0000166

Other editions

Zero by Kathryn Otoshi (Hardcover)

Lexile

510L
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