Math Fables: Lessons That Count
written by Greg Tang
illustrated by Heather Cahoon
Math Fables presents
short rhymed stories
about the numbers 1-10 paired with vividly colored, computer generated
double-page illustrations. In each spread, animals are shown together
(ie: 5 racoons), and then are shown separated by the task described in
the rhymed text (2 pulling a trash can down and 3 cheering). Thus, this
title is also useful when teaching whole/ part. On a preface page, the
author explains his goal in writing Math Fables was "to
lay the
foundation for place value" and as a
"first step to building strong computational skills." (Math Fables)
Booklist
ended their review by saying, "Like Tang's other books, this will
engage children, who may
not even
realize they are learning." And SLJ called it a
"fine addition to math shelves." Note: There is a sequel to this title called Math
Fables Too! If you like this title, be sure to
check out that
one! For more on Math
Fables Too!, click the link above and look for it half way
down the page (under 'Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought.')
Book Details
Reading Stats
Interest
Level: K-Gr.1 DRA Level :28
Reading Level: age 4-8 Lexile Measure:
n/a
Topics
Covered
learning numbers,
counting, place value basics,
part/whole
and early addition
Peek
Inside
Here's
an interior spread from this book---to give you an idea of the
illustration style as well as an idea of how the math is presented. In
this spread, there are 10 beavers on the left hand side, and then in
two different scenarios, they are divided into 7+3 and 9+1.
