MAKE A WISH, ALBERT!
Author: Lori Haskins Houran
Illustrator: Deborah Melmon
Number of pages: 27
Publisher: Kane Press (USA) First published in: 2015 Format: Picturebook Is the mathematical focus explicit in the story? Yes Is this story part of a mathematics story series? Yes (Mouse Math) Preview and/or purchase this book on the Amazon websites: UK, USA, AUS, CAN Synopsis by the author/publisher
Today is Albert's birthday and he can barely sit still! There are friends and balloons and party games, but will the day end with one special surprise? |
“"Here you go, Albert," said Mom. "This one is from Dad and me." She handed the last package to Albert. It was round. Like a kickball. Or maybe a globe. Definitely not like a scooter."”
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3D Shapes
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Recommended age range:
5 years old +
Relevant mathematics topics:
3D Shapes
Possible teaching activities:
At MathsThroughStories.org, we believe that stories can be meaningfully incorporated in mathematics teaching in different ways. Thus, we are inviting you to share your experience of how you have used this story in your mathematics lesson with other members of the community. By sharing your experience with us, you will be added to our team of On-line Contributors here, where you can also find our submission guideline.