Overview
Cookie Count is a mouth-watering book of lavish surprises -- a baker's bounty of ten pop-up spreads. Award-winner Robert Sabuda's intricate paper engineering, along with his whimsical art, creates a book that will be counted as a family favorite for years to come.
Synopsis
Cookie Count is a mouth-watering book of lavish surprises — a baker's bounty of ten pop-up spreads. Award-winner Robert Sabuda's intricate paper engineering, along with his whimsical art, creates a book that will be counted as a family favorite for years to come.
Children's Literature
This talented illustrator just keeps coming up with beautiful Christmas books. Last year it was The 12 Days of Christmas, in 1994 it was A Christmas Alphabet and this year it is Cookie Count. His paper engineering is truly in a class by itself. It this latest pop-up extravaganza, kids count from one to ten and enjoy the wonders that spring up on each of ten spreads. The cookies and accompanying special effects such as stained glass, and silver sparkles will bring "oos and ahs" from the readers. It is a tour de force, and the final spread with the gingerbread house has to be seen to be believed. A delectable treat and one the family can treasure for many years.