A Caldecott Honor Book and ALA Notable Book

A bedtime book and a counting book

A delightful bedtime book.--New York Times

Acclaimed author Molly Bang shares the going-to-bed countdown in a loving family. Ten small toes all washed and warm, begins the story, and then young readers journey toward tuck-in time, counting down along with the story's African-American father and daughter.

In the satisfying conclusion, one little sleepyhead settles in for the night. An award-winning classic, Ten, Nine, Eight has been comforting and delighting children and their parents for more than thirty years.

This beguiling picture book, with a palette of eye-filling colors, appears to arise naturally from the love binding a father and his little 'big' girl who turn bedtime into playtime with a rhyming game.--Publishers Weekly

A revised and expanded 25th-anniversary edition of Bang's go-to text about visual perception, or 'how pictures work, ' delivers sublime design and picture-book-art commentary for readers and artists alike.--Kirkus Reviews

First published in 1991, Picture This has changed the way artists, illustrators, reviewers, critics, and readers look at and understand art.

In this revised and expanded edition, Bang's powerful ideas remain unparalleled in their simplicity and genius. Her thought-provoking text, brilliantly illustrated by step-by-step cut-paper illustrations of scenes from Little Red Riding Hood, includes thoughts about how the visual composition of images works to engage the emotions, and how the elements of an artwork can give it the power to tell a story.

Bang asks the right questions to get your wheels turning--Why are diagonals dramatic? Why are curves calming? Why does red feel hot and blue feel cold?--while the illustrations and thoughtful designs bring the words to life.

EXPLORE 12 PRINCIPLES OF VISUAL PERCEPTION: By experimenting with basic art elements (color, placement, size, shape, and space), Bang's unique and insightful work encourages you to answer one question: How does the structure of a picture--or any visual art form--affect our emotional response?

FOR ART STUDENTS & CREATIVES OF ALL AGES: Written in an accessible and engaging style, Picture This has opened a window of understanding for generations of artists. Her simple, powerful principles apply to painting, photography, graphic design, animation, and illustration of all kinds.

AN ART BOOK LIKE NO OTHER: Beyond a how-to guide or art reference book, Picture This has been called a must-have book for anyone wanting to learn or teach about art elements and principles (Kirkus Reviews). It makes an imaginative and inspiring gift for any artist or loved one who is interested in design.

Perfect for:

• Artists, educators, and readers curious about the psychology of perception, emotion, and art
• Gift giving for aspiring and experienced artists of all ages for birthday, holiday, art school acceptance, or graduation
• Fans of Molly Bang and her award-winning work, including her Caldecott Honor children's books When Sophie Gets Angry--Really, Really Angry; Ten, Nine, Eight; and The Grey Lady and the Strawberry Snatcher
• Adding to a collection of art theory, design, or art history books

A Caldecott Honor Book and ALA Notable Book

A bedtime book and a counting book

A delightful bedtime book.--New York Times

Acclaimed author Molly Bang shares the going-to-bed countdown in a loving family. Ten small toes all washed and warm, begins the story, and then young readers journey toward tuck-in time, counting down along with the story's African-American father and daughter.

In the satisfying conclusion, one little sleepyhead settles in for the night. An award-winning classic, Ten, Nine, Eight has been comforting and delighting children and their parents for more than thirty years.

This beguiling picture book, with a palette of eye-filling colors, appears to arise naturally from the love binding a father and his little 'big' girl who turn bedtime into playtime with a rhyming game.--Publishers Weekly

A beautifully illustrated retelling of an ancient Japanese folktale by Molly Bang, the celebrated creator of numerous picture books including the Caldecott Honor Books Ten, Nine, Eight; The Grey Lady and the Strawberry Snatcher; and When Sophie Gets Angry--Really, Really Angry . . .

Business returns to a once-prosperous restaurant when a mysterious stranger pays for his meal with a magical paper crane that comes alive and dances. The Paper Crane is illustrated with cut-paper collages and paintings. It is a wonderful book to use with children learning about patterns in storytelling. A delight to the eye and imagination.--The Horn Book. An enchanting book.--School Library Journal

Supports the Common Core State Standards

Catch. Throw. Uh-oh. The yellow ball is forgotten at the edge of the water. Little by little, so no one notices, the ball floats out to sea. All alone, it travels and drifts into a storm. Tossed by waves all through the night, it sails ashore next day to a hug and a home. Luminous pastels and a rhythmic text tell a story that is exciting and reassuring.

This high-quality Spanish-language book can be enjoyed by fluent Spanish speakers as well as those learning the language, whether at home or in a classroom.

A Caldecott Honor Book and ALA Notable Book

A bedtime book and a counting book

A delightful bedtime book.--New York Times

Acclaimed author Molly Bang shares the going-to-bed countdown in a loving family. Ten small toes all washed and warm, begins the story, and then young readers journey toward tuck-in time, counting down along with the story's African-American father and daughter. In the satisfying conclusion, one little sleepyhead settles in for the night. An award-winning classic, Ten, Nine, Eight has been comforting and delighting children and their parents for more than thirty years.

This beguiling picture book, with a palette of eye-filling colors, appears to arise naturally from the love binding a father and his little 'big' girl who turn bedtime into playtime with a rhyming game.--Publishers Weekly

'Diez deditos lindos, limpios y calentitos ... Nueve arnigos suaves en un cuarto calladitd'. Es hora de ir a la cama y el pap pone a dormir a su peque a hija con una c lida y serena cuenta regresiva hacia el pa s de los sue os.

A Caldecott Honor Book and ALA Notable Book

A bedtime book and a counting book

A delightful bedtime book.--New York Times

Acclaimed author Molly Bang shares the going-to-bed countdown in a loving family. Ten small toes all washed and warm, begins the story, and then young readers journey toward tuck-in time, counting down along with the story's African-American father and daughter.

In the satisfying conclusion, one little sleepyhead settles in for the night. An award-winning classic, Ten, Nine, Eight has been comforting and delighting children and their parents for more than thirty years.

This beguiling picture book, with a palette of eye-filling colors, appears to arise naturally from the love binding a father and his little 'big' girl who turn bedtime into playtime with a rhyming game.--Publishers Weekly