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Arithmechicks Add Up - by Ann Marie Stephens (Hardcover)

Arithmechicks Add Up - by  Ann Marie Stephens (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Demonstrates key math concepts to children as ten math-loving chicks make a new friend"--Provided by publisher.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>This exuberant picture book demonstrates key math concepts to children as ten math-loving chicks make a new friend.</b> <p/>As the Arithmechicks slide down the slide, swing on the swings, and play hide-and-seek, they don't realize that a lonely mouse is copying them, longing to join in. However, when their basketball becomes stuck, the chicks discover that a two-inch-tall new friend is exactly what they need. In this heartwarming story, there are many ways to add up ten cheerful chicks--but a new friend is what makes them cheer. The book includes a helpful glossary that defines the eight arithmetic strategies the chicks use throughout the story, providing a playful introduction to essential math for young children and their caregivers.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"Practical application mixes with play, adding up to enjoyable learning." - <b><i>Kirkus Reviews <br></i></b><br>Ten young chicks make their way to the park for a day of fun, incorporating math into every playground activity... Stephens deftly interprets the usefulness of being able to quickly count and add, and Liu's texturized digital illustrations convey all the fun of the playground alongside simple mathematical concepts. An enjoyable resource for young ones stepping up their counting game. -- <i><b>Publishers Weekly<br></b></i><br>(A) fun math story that can be used at various levels. -- <i><b>School Library Journal</b></i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Ann Marie Stephens is the author of several picture books including <i>Scuba Dog</i>, <i>Cy Makes a Friend</i>, and forthcoming titles, <i>Arithmechicks Add Up</i> and <i>Arithmechicks Take Away</i>. She has been an elementary teacher for over 28 years. She was a contributing writer for Kwame Alexander's <i>The Write Thing</i>, a co-writer for Trait Crate Plus for grades 3 and 5, and has had dozens of original ideas published in Instructor and The Mailbox magazines. Represented by Emily Mitchell at Wernick and Pratt Agency, Ann Marie is a seasoned presenter for both children and adults. She blogs for teachers at http: //2happyteachers.blogspot.com. When she isn't writing or teaching, she's off scuba diving somewhere tropical. You can find her on Facebook, Ann Marie Stephens (AMStephensAuthor), and on Instagram and Twitter @AMStephens_. <p/>Jia Liu received her MFA in illustration Practice from the Maryland Institute College of Arts in 2016. She is also the illustrator of <i>Terrific Tongues</i>, her debut picture book in the United States, and <i>Bedtime for Beasties</i>. Visit her at jia-liu.com.

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