MONSTER MATH
Author: Anne Miranda
Illustrator: Polly Powell
Number of pages: 32
Publisher: Voyager Paperbacks (USA) First published in: 1999 Format: Picturebook Is the mathematical focus explicit in the story? Yes Is this story part of a mathematics story series? No Click here to preview and/or purchase this book via the Amazon (UK) website Synopsis by the author/publisher
As one little monster finds out at her birthday party, it takes about "fifty." Get ready for a monstrously good time! Little ones will learn counting and basic math concepts while they're laughing over these rollicking rhymes and hilarious, energetic illustrations. |
“The monsters keep coming and Mother's lost count. Ten more make twenty - a monstrous amount!”
Recommended age range:
4 years old +
Relevant mathematics topics:
Counting forwards to and backwards from 10/20
Possible teaching activities:
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4 years old +
Relevant mathematics topics:
Counting forwards to and backwards from 10/20
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.