Author/Illustrator: Dayle Ann Dodds/Abby Carter.
Publisher/Place of Publication/Date: Candlewick Press; Somerville, MA; 2007
Price: $14.44
ISBN-13: 978-0-7636-2468-2
ISBN-10: 0-7636-2468-3
Dewey: 513.2
Reading Level: Follett - 2.3; ATOS - 2.9
Brief Description of Content: An innkeeper manages her guests through the introduction of the basic concepts of fractions. And, she does it through rhymes and with colorful pictures.
Personal Review/Selection rationale: A big focus of early elementary math standards is the idea of math concepts presented in real-world activities. Fractions are an important concept and one that children often have trouble understanding. This book presents great examples of fractions with a story that young elementary students will be able to understand.
Review Sources:
Wilson's Children 01/01/09 | School Library Journal 12/01/07 |
| Booklist 12/01/07 | Horn Book 04/01/08 |
| Kirkus Review 10/15/07 |
Standards:
M1N4 Students will count collections of up to 100 objects by dividing them into equal parts and represent the results using words, pictures, or diagrams.
M2N4 Students will understand and compare fractions.
M3N5 Students will understand the meaning of decimals and common fractions in simple cases and apply them in problem-solving situations.
ELAKR6 The student gains meaning from orally presented text.
ELA1R1 The student demonstrates knowledge of concepts of print.
ELA1R6 The student uses a variety of strategies to understand and gain meaning from grade-level text.
ELA2R2 The student demonstrates the ability to read orally with speed, accuracy, and expression. ELA2R4 The student uses a variety of strategies to gain meaning from grade-level text.
ELA3R1 The student demonstrates the ability to read orally with speed, accuracy, and expression. ELA3R3 The student uses a variety of strategies to gain meaning from grade-level text.
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