by Eleanor May (Author) Deborah Melmon (Illustrator)
Albert is making muffins--but he's missing some ingredients! His friends are happy to share, but when Albert borrows more and more, it's up to his big sister, Wanda, to help him find out what it really means to be "happy to share!" (Math concept: Ordinal Numbers)
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PreS-Gr 1--An adorable mouse and his sister deliver a lesson about ordinal numbers as they bake oatmeal muffins. Oddly, the book excludes specific measurements in the recipe that Albert uses, but the ordinal-number theme is thoughtfully constructed, and each ordinal (e.g., 11th, 12th) is presented in bold and with a matching visual icon. At the end of the book, additional follow-up discussion questions and a recipe for playdough cookies (this time with measurements) provide useful extension activities. Although the theme of ordinal numbers is prominent, young readers will not feel overly instructed; Melmon's endearing mice, created with soft watercolor and pencil, are enough to carry the story.--Nora Clancy, Teachers College Community School, New York City
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