TOO TALL TINA
Author: Donna Marie Pitino
Illustrator: Liza Woodruff
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Number of pages: 29
Publisher: Kane Press (USA) First published in: 2005 Format: Picturebook Is the mathematical focus explicit in the story? Yes Is this story part of a mathematics story series? Yes (Math Matters) Click here to preview and/or purchase this book via the Amazon (UK) website Synopsis by the author/publisher
Initially unhappy that a summer growth spurt has made her the tallest third grader at school, Tina soon realizes the advantages of being able to jump, reach, and step farther than her peers. |
“My feet hit the ground. Where did I land? I'm too nervous to look. "Way to go, Tina!" my team shouts. I peek out of one eye. I did it! I jumped the farthest of anyone!”
Recommended age range:
5 years old +
Relevant mathematics topics:
Measurement Comparison
Possible teaching activities:
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5 years old +
Relevant mathematics topics:
Measurement Comparison
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.
