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The Hueys
None the Number
Learn to countwith the #1 New York Times bestselling artist of THE DAY THE CRAYONS QUIT and his hilariouscast ofHueys!
"Is none a number?" you might ask. I'm glad you did. The answer is Yes! For example, how many lumps of cheese do you see next to you? The answer, depending on where you are, is likely "none." Counting withthe reader all the way up to ten, the Hueys explain numbers as only they can. Such as: The number 4 is the number of tantrums thrown by Dave every day. 7 is the number of oranges balanced on things. And 9 is the number of seagulls who attacked Frank's French fries. Together they make quite a spectacle. But when you take away all of these fun illustrations in the book? You're left with none!
This funny and accessible counting book from #1 New York Times bestseller Oliver Jeffers (The Day the Crayons Quit; This Moose Belongs to Me) gives the Hueys one more reason to be every young child's best friends.
"Is none a number?" you might ask. I'm glad you did. The answer is Yes! For example, how many lumps of cheese do you see next to you? The answer, depending on where you are, is likely "none." Counting withthe reader all the way up to ten, the Hueys explain numbers as only they can. Such as: The number 4 is the number of tantrums thrown by Dave every day. 7 is the number of oranges balanced on things. And 9 is the number of seagulls who attacked Frank's French fries. Together they make quite a spectacle. But when you take away all of these fun illustrations in the book? You're left with none!
This funny and accessible counting book from #1 New York Times bestseller Oliver Jeffers (The Day the Crayons Quit; This Moose Belongs to Me) gives the Hueys one more reason to be every young child's best friends.
32 pages, Hardcover
First published May 8, 2014
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Oliver Jeffers
101books2,691followersOliver Jeffers' work takes many forms. His distinctive paintings have been exhibited in galleries worldwide, and HarperCollins UK and Penguin USA publish his award-winning picture books, now translated into over 30 languages.
In 2007, Jeffers was the official illustrator for World Book Day, and in 2008 Lost and Found became Oliver's first book to made into animation by London-based Studio AKA.
Jeffers won a NY Emmy in 2010 for his collaborative work with the artist and director Mac Premo, and in 2013 Jeffers co-directed the video for U2's Ordinary Love with Premo. Originally from Belfast, Northern Ireland, Jeffers now lives and works in Brooklyn, New York.
In 2007, Jeffers was the official illustrator for World Book Day, and in 2008 Lost and Found became Oliver's first book to made into animation by London-based Studio AKA.
Jeffers won a NY Emmy in 2010 for his collaborative work with the artist and director Mac Premo, and in 2013 Jeffers co-directed the video for U2's Ordinary Love with Premo. Originally from Belfast, Northern Ireland, Jeffers now lives and works in Brooklyn, New York.
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March 13, 2018
96% of the universe is made out of nothing. So yes, it does turn out that none is a number.
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October 17, 2024مخاطب این یکی یا همون کودکان سه ساله هستن یا من نکتهش� نگرفتم.
November 10, 2019
Those droll little ovals, the Hueys, return in this third picture-book devoted to their adventures, following upon
and
, this time exploring the idea of zero and the numbers from one to ten. After addressing the question of whether "none" is a number at all, the Hueys count from one to ten, using many humorous examples, from the number of temper tantrums Kevin throws per day (4) to the number of oranges balanced on various objects (7). In the end, the subject returns to the idea of "none..."
Like its predecessors, The Hueys in None the Number pairs an amusing text with appealing artwork. Unlike its predecessors, there isn't really so much of a story here, but the book works very well as an exploration of the concept of zero, and the fun of counting. I find these roly-poly characters quite amusing, and appreciated the full-circle structure, in which the nature of none is raised (yet again, to the impatience of one of the Hueys) at the close of the book. Attentive readers should look for the little informational note on the idea of none that appears on the inside of the rear book-cover. Recommended to anyone who read and enjoyed the first two books about the Hueys, as well as to anyone looking for picture-books about the numbers, and about the concept of zero.
Like its predecessors, The Hueys in None the Number pairs an amusing text with appealing artwork. Unlike its predecessors, there isn't really so much of a story here, but the book works very well as an exploration of the concept of zero, and the fun of counting. I find these roly-poly characters quite amusing, and appreciated the full-circle structure, in which the nature of none is raised (yet again, to the impatience of one of the Hueys) at the close of the book. Attentive readers should look for the little informational note on the idea of none that appears on the inside of the rear book-cover. Recommended to anyone who read and enjoyed the first two books about the Hueys, as well as to anyone looking for picture-books about the numbers, and about the concept of zero.
January 29, 2018
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Probably the most entertaining counting book I’ve ever read.
Probably the most entertaining counting book I’ve ever read.
June 18, 2014
Hooray for more adventures with the super kooky Hueys! We adored this!
None the Number is a super fun counting Huey adventure. It is filled with all the wit and charm you can always expect with a Jeffers book. The Hueys are having a number discussion. It all kicks off with one Huey trying to explain to the other about the number 0.
Leave it to those quirky little fellows to put a cheeky little bit of confusion into counting. Is none really an number? What do you think?
Each page is filled with super simplistic illustrations that are just gorgeous to gaze at. We particularly liked the 9 naughty seagulls, that were trying to steal poor Frank's chips.
The ending is totally smile worthy :)
None the Number is another fab Huey tale that is full of humour. We can't wait to have some more fun with these little guys!
None the Number is a super fun counting Huey adventure. It is filled with all the wit and charm you can always expect with a Jeffers book. The Hueys are having a number discussion. It all kicks off with one Huey trying to explain to the other about the number 0.
Leave it to those quirky little fellows to put a cheeky little bit of confusion into counting. Is none really an number? What do you think?
Each page is filled with super simplistic illustrations that are just gorgeous to gaze at. We particularly liked the 9 naughty seagulls, that were trying to steal poor Frank's chips.
The ending is totally smile worthy :)
None the Number is another fab Huey tale that is full of humour. We can't wait to have some more fun with these little guys!
April 27, 2021
Reflections and lessons learned:
“Is none a number...?�
Chosen to start an evening of early to bed to rest and listen to some comforting familiar pop culture voices. Cocker counting with small asides in a variety of voices - yay!! As sensational, comforting and heart warming as Anderson’s Fantastic Mr Fox remake music and voice acting was brilliant for
“Is none a number...?�
Chosen to start an evening of early to bed to rest and listen to some comforting familiar pop culture voices. Cocker counting with small asides in a variety of voices - yay!! As sensational, comforting and heart warming as Anderson’s Fantastic Mr Fox remake music and voice acting was brilliant for
March 8, 2022
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September 29, 2022
3,5 ⭐️ un album pour apprendre à compter, accompagné de quelques absurdités qui m’ont bien fait rire
November 2, 2018
The Hueys are egg-shaped "people". This is a great series that tackles quite complex ideas simply for the target age range (3-8).
In this book, the concept is none/zero as a number. Most children learn to count from 1, so I love this book!
It reinforces addition (0+1 is 1) and subtraction (1 less than 1 is 0), and "adds one" to count from 0 to 10 and then takes them all away to get 0 again.
Some of the depictions are hilarious. I love the 4 tantrums (children will be able to relate, whether it's a sibling or themselves) and the 5 hats (hats are a big thing for many children, especially in dressups). Balancing the oranges is just funny (read the book 10 Apples Up On Top next!), as is guessing the gift (children will love the "wrong" guesses).
The book also includes a short factual note about the mathematics and history of zero if adults want to explore the concept further with children.
Overall - this is an essential addition in kindergarten and school libraries and in junior primary maths classes.
In this book, the concept is none/zero as a number. Most children learn to count from 1, so I love this book!
It reinforces addition (0+1 is 1) and subtraction (1 less than 1 is 0), and "adds one" to count from 0 to 10 and then takes them all away to get 0 again.
Some of the depictions are hilarious. I love the 4 tantrums (children will be able to relate, whether it's a sibling or themselves) and the 5 hats (hats are a big thing for many children, especially in dressups). Balancing the oranges is just funny (read the book 10 Apples Up On Top next!), as is guessing the gift (children will love the "wrong" guesses).
The book also includes a short factual note about the mathematics and history of zero if adults want to explore the concept further with children.
Overall - this is an essential addition in kindergarten and school libraries and in junior primary maths classes.
August 22, 2014
Ok let's just start with the two Hueys on the title page who are holding up fingers to indicate "Zero, one, two, three." They totally look like they are throwing up gang signs, and I LOVE THAT.
Then let's address the fact that FOUR is the number of tantrums Kevin throws every day. Some kids will nod and go, "I know a kid like Kevin," and others will be like, "Man, I'm so glad Kevin isn't my brother," while still others will be reassured. "I totally throw four tantrums a day," they'll think. "Whew - I appear to be within normal levels."
SIX is fishermen waiting for the bus, and if you think Oliver Jeffers is not affected by living in Brooklyn surrounded by hepcats, just take a look at the peacoat and Breton jersey - to say nothing of the hats - on this page.
NINE is seagulls trying to snag Frank's french fries, which reminds me of a tragic story involving a saltshaker on the Ocean City boardwalk. That poor bird.
So all told, I'd have to call None the Number my favorite one-to-ten book since One Was Johnny.
Then let's address the fact that FOUR is the number of tantrums Kevin throws every day. Some kids will nod and go, "I know a kid like Kevin," and others will be like, "Man, I'm so glad Kevin isn't my brother," while still others will be reassured. "I totally throw four tantrums a day," they'll think. "Whew - I appear to be within normal levels."
SIX is fishermen waiting for the bus, and if you think Oliver Jeffers is not affected by living in Brooklyn surrounded by hepcats, just take a look at the peacoat and Breton jersey - to say nothing of the hats - on this page.
NINE is seagulls trying to snag Frank's french fries, which reminds me of a tragic story involving a saltshaker on the Ocean City boardwalk. That poor bird.
So all told, I'd have to call None the Number my favorite one-to-ten book since One Was Johnny.
May 4, 2014
Lots of picture books explore counting one to ten, but not many tackle the concept of 'none'. Oliver Jeffers returns to his hilariously expressive Hueys to help explain. Along the way we count some rather unusual fare: The number of Kevin's daily tantrums, the number of seagulls after Frank's chips, and a rather splendid collection of chairs...
Oliver Jeffers is an award-winning and best-selling author/illustrator. Every small person ought to spend a little time exploring his wonderful imagination. His illustrations are simple but captivating and gloriously expressive. If you are a fan already, then this offering will not disappoint. How many copies of Oliver's new book do you have in your hands right now? None? That's right! But luckily, that can be easily rectified. One more than none is one, and that is a good number of copies to start with.
I award this book, with much enthusiasm, the same number of stars as Rupert has hats to choose from. Can you guess how many that is..?
Oliver Jeffers is an award-winning and best-selling author/illustrator. Every small person ought to spend a little time exploring his wonderful imagination. His illustrations are simple but captivating and gloriously expressive. If you are a fan already, then this offering will not disappoint. How many copies of Oliver's new book do you have in your hands right now? None? That's right! But luckily, that can be easily rectified. One more than none is one, and that is a good number of copies to start with.
I award this book, with much enthusiasm, the same number of stars as Rupert has hats to choose from. Can you guess how many that is..?
September 22, 2015
Some time ago, my 4 year old son proudly showed me how he could make 6 adding 3+3, and 2+2+2. I showed him we could do 5+1 and 4+2 too. Then he realized we could make 1+2+3 and 1+1+4! I was so excited I decided to push him a little further and showed him we could make 6+0=6! His smile faded from his face all of a sudden, and very serious he told me "Mom, zero is not a number!". When I came across this book I knew it was perfect for him.
This is an original counting book. Forget about counting conventional things like apples, butterflies or candy corn. The kids will not only count up to ten, but they will play with the concept of the "none", or zero. Though the word "zero" is never used in the story.
The Hueys are hilarious. The illustrations are simple but funny. This is my first Hueys' book but I'll check more out for sure.
Age range 4 to 6 years old.
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This is an original counting book. Forget about counting conventional things like apples, butterflies or candy corn. The kids will not only count up to ten, but they will play with the concept of the "none", or zero. Though the word "zero" is never used in the story.
The Hueys are hilarious. The illustrations are simple but funny. This is my first Hueys' book but I'll check more out for sure.
Age range 4 to 6 years old.
Check out more children's book reviews in my Blog!
July 13, 2014
This book makes counting fun.
I have to admit, when I was young, and someone told me that zero was a number I could not wrap my head around it. I so wish I had this book to help me understand the “none� is a number. You just have to look at it through the Huey’s eyes.
With simple illustrations, the Hueys will guide your young scholar with the challenging task of learning to count. Be it one blue phone or five hats or ten trumpeters walking by � when they are all gone you are left with none.
I loved this book more than I thought I would and I am sure that the time you and your young reader spend together will be a delight to you both.
I have to admit, when I was young, and someone told me that zero was a number I could not wrap my head around it. I so wish I had this book to help me understand the “none� is a number. You just have to look at it through the Huey’s eyes.
With simple illustrations, the Hueys will guide your young scholar with the challenging task of learning to count. Be it one blue phone or five hats or ten trumpeters walking by � when they are all gone you are left with none.
I loved this book more than I thought I would and I am sure that the time you and your young reader spend together will be a delight to you both.
July 11, 2014
This counting book does not appear to be intended for young children just learning to count. Some of the items being counted are abstract concepts that they wouldn't understand. (One examples is "two sleeps until the big day.")
However, the book could work for older children who'd enjoy a more complex variation on counting books written for preschoolers.
However, the book could work for older children who'd enjoy a more complex variation on counting books written for preschoolers.
April 10, 2020
Leave it to Oliver Jeffers to make a counting book unique, funny, and just a little bit weird. Trent and I both really liked this one--I see it being in our reading rotation.
Read by the author on IG 4/1/20
Read by the author on IG 4/1/20
July 12, 2014
Cute number story. I really like that it includes and tries to define the number zero. There are many humorous parts, but I feel like some of the jokes will go over the heads of the young children this book is intended for.
December 21, 2016
We loved this book so much it was funny
July 19, 2017
A counting book that starts with NONE instead of one. A is a little young but he still read it s couple times.
December 30, 2017
Jeffers takes the Hueys into the realm of numbers...and it's great!
June 20, 2019
I loved Jeffers's other books/illustrations so I wanted to try more. This book is a cute take on the traditional counting book and my first introduction to the Hueys. I really liked the concept and the silly illustrations. I like that there's a focus on "none," which is not something that gets discussed often in books for this age.
For: readers wanting a silly counting book.
Possible red flags: some readers may think the book is too unconventional or confusing to be a helpful counting book for young readers.
For: readers wanting a silly counting book.
Possible red flags: some readers may think the book is too unconventional or confusing to be a helpful counting book for young readers.
March 5, 2023
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The book is about numbers and counting. It starts from introducing 'Zero' or 'None' and then progresses up to 10. The fun part is the illustrations which help in counting.
Each page represents a number and has illustrations to help understand and learn counting. The book is perfect to teach counting to toddlers. They can gradually progress to use counting skills to the everyday things that they see around them.
Filled with simple yet eye-catching illustrations, this book will surely be interactive as well as fun.
The book is about numbers and counting. It starts from introducing 'Zero' or 'None' and then progresses up to 10. The fun part is the illustrations which help in counting.
Each page represents a number and has illustrations to help understand and learn counting. The book is perfect to teach counting to toddlers. They can gradually progress to use counting skills to the everyday things that they see around them.
Filled with simple yet eye-catching illustrations, this book will surely be interactive as well as fun.
March 1, 2018
Un album tout en finesse qui fait comprendre les nombres aux enfants débutant dans les mathématiques. Mais attention: l'on étudie les nombres de manière ludique, assez absurde. Pourtant, à la fin, les enfants comprendront que les nombres ne sont pas qu'une suite de symboles, mais aussi un rapport de quantité (ex.: « - Rien est un nombre? - Bien sûr. C'est un de moins que un. ») Un bel album, en somme, pour se poser les bonnes questions de manière rigolote!
December 21, 2018
Saw this as a board book and snatched it up, but better for the older crowd than where we are at currently. I'm guessing maybe best for ages 3-5 or 6? If you kid enjoys the back and forth of the secondary text in the Little Pookie books, then they will probably be old enough to appreciate it here. But I do think some of the references are too advanced, and they didn't really go into the the relationship between none and zero...
June 29, 2019
Ik was even helemaal vergeten dat ik dit boek had, dus het was een blije verrassing. Dit was een erg leuk telboek met dit keer ook het getal geen (ook wel bekend als nul). Het tellen is gedaan op een grappige manier en ik moest er best om lachen. Geinig hoe het boek begint met nul en eindigt met nul. Natuurlijk zijn de illustraties ook super, maar ja dat verwacht ik dan ook wel van de illustator/schrijver. :)
June 4, 2017
The Hueys Rule!
My niece and nephew are in stitches. I must admit to giggling a bit too! The Hueys do everything you would want from them and more besides. Educational and witty. Oliver Jeffers is a must have in every childhood.
My niece and nephew are in stitches. I must admit to giggling a bit too! The Hueys do everything you would want from them and more besides. Educational and witty. Oliver Jeffers is a must have in every childhood.
October 10, 2019
Nice explainer and introduction to number sense. Of course the illustrations were fun, but at odds with the book. The illustrations felt like they should have been in a book for a child older than board book age.
Kind of boring.
Kind of boring.
December 7, 2017
Never laughed so much when counting to 10 😂
December 10, 2017
Fun and clever counting adventure with an explanation on the back cover of the history of zero
as a number. Favorite page: nine seagulls that are after Frank's chips!
as a number. Favorite page: nine seagulls that are after Frank's chips!
May 26, 2018
Love it!
July 27, 2018
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