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THE SHOPPING BASKET
​Author: John Burningham
​Illustrator: John Burningham

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Number of pages: 32
Publisher: Red Fox (UK)
First published in: 1992
Format: Picturebook

Is the mathematical focus explicit in the story? No
Is this story part of a mathematics story series? No

Preview and/or purchase this book on the Amazon websites: UK, USA, AUS, CAN​​

Synopsis by the author/publisher
Steven is sent out for groceries on to the mean street of the city with only a shopping basket for protection. There are several shady characters about who are offering to lighten the load of the basket by helping themselves to his provisions! Stephen's having none of it and with the help of some of the city's less attractive sights he outsmarts all of them and makes it home in time for tea. With the pictures telling as much of the story as the text, children and adults alike will appreciate the humour and observations from this well known children's author.
“"He bought the six eggs, five bananas, four apples, three oranges for the baby, two doughnuts and a packet of crisps for his tea. But when he came out of the shop there was a bear. "I want those eggs," said the bear, "and if you don't give them to me I will hug all the breath out of you." ​”
Official review by MathsThroughStories.org:
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Recommended age range: 
5 years old + 

Relevant mathematics topics: 
Addition & Subtraction; Money


​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.
CLICK HERE FOR A LESSON IDEA FOR 5-6 YEARS OLD CHILDREN WITH A FOCUS ON APPLYING ADDITION AND SUBTRACTION USING THE BAR MODEL BY JEAN KNAPP

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