Gravett, Emily. 10 Cats. Emily Gravett, Illus. Boxer, 05/2023. [28]pp. Picture Book. Trade $16.99. 978-1-914912-58-0. GRADES Preschool–2. HIGH ADDITIONAL.
Beginning with a large white cat and nine kittens, this counting book also includes colors. Readers can point out the “1 white cat,” then look for “2 black cats,” and so on, while the cats play with cans of red, yellow, and blue paint. The secondary colors are also shown, reminiscent of Ellen Walsh’s Mouse Paint (Harcourt, 1989). The pencil and watercolor illustrations, set on stark white backgrounds, are cartoonish, adding humor to the very brief text. A great choice for storytime, and for practicing counting and colors.
Penny Peck—SJSU iSchool