Numbers and Counting (Let's Explore Series)

We can add, subtract, multiply, and divide with numbers. Let's explore how we use numbers and why numbers are so important

Michael Chabin - Children's Literature

Recognizing numbers and counting objects are the main themes of this pleasant little book, but it touches on more sophisticated notions too. For example, two oranges are added to a plate of three to illustrate addition and three children share six slices of cake to demonstrate division. Parents and teachers should be warned; these ideas are only touched on. They are not explored. Adult explanation will be required if children are to carry much of substance away from this book. The photographs are cheerful and bright, but oddly out of tune with the current emphasis on inclusiveness. Fourteen of the children shown are boys, including all those who are active. Only three are girls. All are white. The book is one of the "Let's Explore" series and, in general, is well suited to reading with small children either individually or in groups. 2001 (1999), Franklin Watts,