The Maths Adventurers Go Bowling: A Story About Fractions

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Introduces 5-7 year olds to fractions through an adventure story featuring two robots as they play ten-pin bowling Join two friendly and funny robots, Beep and Boots, as they learn all about fractions and discover that maths is everywhere they look. Beep and Boots are competing with their friends in a ten-pin bowling competition. After they've worked out the best way to split into teams, the game is on! Who will knock down half the pins on their first go Will anyone manage three-quarters of the pins Watch Beep and Boots as they become brilliant bowlers - and learn lots about fractions. Characterful illustrations and rhyming text bring Beep and Boots to life. Children aged 5-7 will love seeing the adventures the robot duo go on, and will learn key mathematical concepts concerning fractions in a gentle, fun way. A visual glossary and maths questions at the end of the book reinforce learning and encourage kids to look at the maths they can see in the world around them.

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Sital Gorasia Chapman is passionate about bringing maths to life for kids. She worked in finance before becoming a children's author. Her picture book submission was commended at the Faber and Andlyn BAME (FAB) Prize in 2019. Sital was commissioned to write a poem for the CBeebies children's television series, Colours. Susanna Rumiz is a freelance illustrator based in Italy. She creates illustrations for brands, children's books, magazines and explainer videos. She considers herself a bit of a colour nerd, so wherever there are fun characters to draw or colour palettes to play with, she's in!