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Playing with Numbers : A Learning-to-Write Book

Name: Playing with Numbers : A Learning-to-Write Book
Author: Nancy E. Krulik, Baroux
ISBN: 9780762414369

by Nancy E. Krulik, Baroux

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Overview

Concept books meet classic chalkboards in this innovative new way for kids to learn and play. Chalkboard Books promote learning through action, rather than passive observation, utilizing a familiar classroom feature that allows children to erase mistakes or repeat the exercise. By drawing pictures that relate to fun-to-read rhymes, forming letters, and vocally answering questions, kids come to understand the relationship of written numbers, words, and letters to the sounds they make. Designed for ages 3-6, these books "grow" with the child, providing many ways to expand on each story. A parents' guide on the back cover explains how to get the most from these innovative books.

About the Author, Nancy E. Krulik, Baroux

Nancy Krulik is the author of more than 150 books for children, including three New York Times, USA Today, and Publisher’s Weekly bestsellers. She has written for the best-selling Magic School Bus series and created the popular Katie Kazoo chapter book series for young readers. She lives in New York City with her husband and two children.

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Publishers Weekly

For those who like to play school, two board book titles with actual chalkboards prompt plenty of pretend-classroom fun: My Little Chalkboard: Animal Friends and My Little Chalkboard: Playing with Numbers by Nancy Krulik, illus. by Barroux. Sections of each spread are designed to be written on with the chalk provided (along with eraser and cleaning cloth). The first title features creatures from pigs to ants, with a demonstration of how to write the animals' names, and a few brief facts about them, plus some creativity tips ("Draw your favorite place to sing"). The second title spans one to 10, with lines for writing both the numerals and their written spellings. Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.

Children's Literature

This is a great learning tool for preschoolers. Children can learn to write the numeral and word name for numbers from one to ten. Each page of this book has a chalkboard section with suggestions for things to draw, such as, toys that have wheels and a section for writing the number and the word name with directions on how to do it. Simple colorful drawings will delight and intrigue children. Children are encouraged to trace the numbers with their fingers and copy them onto the chalkboard. It can help them develop eye-hand coordination. Each page encourages children to count or recognize colors or shapes. Included in the book is a plastic case containing eight pieces of colored chalk, an eraser, and a cleaning cloth. The cleaning cloth and eraser can encourage children to wipe away mistakes and try again and practice some more. The "Note to Parents" on the back of the book gives suggestions to help children get the most out of this book. This is a great gift idea for a child. This book is part of "My Little Chalkboard" series. 2003, Running Press Kids/Running Press Book Publishers, Ages 3 to 6.
—Sally Niezgoda