A Million Dots by Völker, Sven

A New York Times Top 10 Best Illustrated Children's Book of 2019 'A profound addition to children's book collections emphasizing the concepts of math and design'. --School Library Journal A stunning visualization of numbers big and small. We start with a single tree; 1. As we turn the page, we are presented with a sum doubling the number on the page before it: 1+1 = 2; 2+2 = 4; 4+4 = 8. In this way, we reach a million (actually 1,048,576) within 40 pages. Each sum is brought to life with a simple graphic illustration in the distinctive style of Sven V?lker. The dots form the back of a ladybird, the bubbles in a cup of soda and the water in a swimming pool. The final page opens up to a magnificent 8 page gatefold to accommodate the final two big numbers. Gloriously simple in its concept and execution, this is a book that will bring mathematics alive to parents as well as children and will also make a stunning gift book.

Author: Sven Völker
Publisher: Cicada Books
Published: 09/03/2019
Pages: 44
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 11.10h x 8.70w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781908714664
Audience: Ages 9-12

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 09/16/2019
School Library Journal 12/06/2019 pg. 1

About the Author
Sven Völker is a Berlin-based, award-winning graphic designer and illustrator. He has designed identities and campaigns for Suzuki, Volkswagen and BMW. His large scale installations have been exhibited in Norway, Prague, Basel and Bern. He is the author of Go Faster (Gestalten, 2010) and There's a Little Black Spot on the Sun Today (Nord/Sud, 2015).