Eleanor May is the author of many books for Kane Press, including several titles in the Mouse Math and Math Matters series. She also writes under the pen names Nan Walker and Lewis B. Montgomery. She lives with her family in eastern Pennsylvania. Deborah Melmon has been a freelance illustrator in the San Francisco Bay area for over 30 years. Among her many picture books are Picnic at Camp Shalom, Speak Up, Tommy, One Good Deed, and Chicken Soup, Chicken, Soup. Deborah lives with a comical Airedale Terrier named Mack.
These titles present basic concepts, thinking skills, and reading skills all wrapped up in engaging stories starring mouse siblings Wanda and Albert. The concepts include position words, counting, comparing numbers, and one-to-one correspondence. The stories involve math adventures at home, school, the playground, and the library. The text and illustrations are appealing. Not only do the adorable mice introduce math, but they also share lessons about helping others, staying safe, getting along with siblings and friends, completing chores, and thinking about the best way to solve problems. 'Fun Activities' are appended to each title. Libraries in need of math concept books with eye-catching artwork should consider these books first purchases. --School Library Journal-- "Journal" (11/1/2012 12:00:00 AM)
These titles present basic concepts, thinking skills, and reading skills all wrapped up in engaging stories starring mouse siblings Wanda and Albert. The concepts include position words, counting, comparing numbers, and one-to-one correspondence. The stories involve math adventures at home, school, the playground, and the library. The text and illustrations are appealing. Not only do the adorable mice introduce math, but they also share lessons about helping others, staying safe, getting along with siblings and friends, completing chores, and thinking about the best way to solve problems. 'Fun Activities' are appended to each title. Libraries in need of math concept books with eye-catching artwork should consider these books first purchases. --School Library Journal
-- "Journal" (11/1/2012 12:00:00 AM) |
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