cover image Jane Foster’s 123

Jane Foster’s 123

Jane Foster. Bonnier/Little Bee (S&S, dist.), $5.99 (26p) ISBN 978-1-4998-0073-9

British artist and textile designer Foster takes readers from one to 10 in this showcase for her bold, playful illustrations. Polka-dots, checks, and stripes mingle with ’50s-era starbursts and a hint of ’70s psychedelia as Foster moves from “1 friendly fox” (an image Foster’s existing fans will recognize from her line of stuffed toys) to “4 happy dogs” stacked one atop the next and 10 skinny ichthus-shaped fish. The penultimate spread gathers all of the items into neat rows for comparison, while a rocket-themed kicker offers a fun countdown to “blast off!” It’s a book that style-minded parents and kids can appreciate equally. Simultaneously available: Jane Foster’s ABC. Up to age 3. (July)