Beth Krommes is so talented and she’s a lovely person. I interviewed her a few years ago — it’s in the archives here — and she told me at that time that she’s done illustrating children’s books 😔
I just bought the Swirl by Swirl board book for two babies in my life! Thank you for the rec. The illustrations are striking and high-contrast for little eyes. And spirals are truly the most joyful geometric shape.
Sarah, this is a great list of math books! Definitely adding some to my list for my younger kids during their school time. Math isn't my favorite subject, especially as I teach it to my 4th grade daughter, but having an open-minded attitude that can withstand hard things is key. Thanks for sharing!
Beth Kromme's illustrations are so striking I had to go look up her portfolio. Amazing! And math poetry??? I must check this out NOW.
Beth Krommes is so talented and she’s a lovely person. I interviewed her a few years ago — it’s in the archives here — and she told me at that time that she’s done illustrating children’s books 😔
Bummer! I hope she's still making art, though, and maybe she'll come back to kid lit one day.
Yes, in fact, that was a major reason she was stepping away from illustration. I can’t remember exactly what she’s up to.
I just bought the Swirl by Swirl board book for two babies in my life! Thank you for the rec. The illustrations are striking and high-contrast for little eyes. And spirals are truly the most joyful geometric shape.
I didn’t know it came in a board book format! That’s very cool.
Sarah, this is a great list of math books! Definitely adding some to my list for my younger kids during their school time. Math isn't my favorite subject, especially as I teach it to my 4th grade daughter, but having an open-minded attitude that can withstand hard things is key. Thanks for sharing!