Reindeer Remainders: A Math Story with Plenty of Heart
By (Author) Marie Hermansson
By (author) Katey Howes
Sourcebooks, Inc
Sourcebooks Explore
1st October 2024
19th September 2024
United States
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: School stories
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Emotions, moods, feelings and be
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Large land mammals
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Mathematics and numbers
Hardback
40
Width 235mm, Height 236mm, Spine 8mm
348g
Join the class of reindeer as they try to divide into groups without leaving anyone out, a problem they must work together to solve! A perfect picture book for back-to-school or any time of year, this clever, rhyming story shows how working together and including others are important parts of friendship. A class of a dozen reindeer is preparing for the big showcase night event when a new student arrives. This isn't a big deal until it's time to divide in groups, and there's a leftover reindeer every single time. How will the class make sure everyone feels included And what will they learn in the process Back matter includes facts about division and prime numbers and practical tips for what to do when you or someone else is left out of the group. An excellent read-aloud for both school and home libraries!
Marie Hermansson is an illustrator who strives to create illustrations that cultivate imagination and spark natural curiosity. When she's not working, she enjoys gardening, hiking, and going to museums. She lives with her family in North Carolina. Katey Howes is thrilled to be making books for children. She also makes bad jokes, great apple crisp, and messy mistakes. A former physical therapist, Katey now divides her time between writing award-winning stories, raising kids with a love of books, and contributing to parenting, literacy, and STEM websites. Find her online at kateyhowes.com, on Twitter @kateywrites, and on Instagram @kidlitlove.