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Review of Book

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This is a brief review of the children’s math book I read to the class.

 

Title:  Quack and Count

 

Author:  Keith Baker

 

Publisher and Year:  Harcourt Brace & Company; 1999

 

Intended Grade Level:  1st Grade

 

Summary of the story:  7 ducklings participate in various activities near a pond.  There are always ducklings in 2 different sized groups, that always add together to make 7.

 

Math topics covered in the book:  This book shows different numbers that when added together make 7.  It is showing children what adding is.  It also strengthens their recognition of numbers and groups.

 

My comments about the book:  This book can appeal to children because it teaches addition within a great story.  It lets children learn, but enjoy themselves at the same time.  It can get them excited about adding and grouping numbers.  The rhyming also makes the story more exciting.

 

 

*Graphic from the website: www.walmart.com

Author: Christa Dandoy
Last modified: 12/16/2006 3:03 PM (EST)