
A parent might reach for this book when their child is ready to tackle skip counting but finds traditional math drills a bit dull. This book transforms the abstract concept of counting by tens into a silly, tangible adventure. The story follows a group of kids as they encounter and count increasingly large groups of things, from ten hot air balloons to one hundred gumballs. It's a fun, low-pressure way to practice a key math skill. The book's humorous tone and puzzle-like nature reinforce themes of curiosity and teamwork, making it perfect for children ages 6 to 9 who learn best when they are laughing and engaged.
None. The book is a straightforward and lighthearted educational tool focused entirely on the mathematical concept.
A 6 to 8-year-old who is learning or practicing skip counting by tens. This child thrives with visual learning, enjoys 'I Spy' style challenges, and is more engaged by humor and story than by worksheets or flashcards. It's perfect for the reluctant mathematician who needs to see the fun in numbers.
None needed. The book can be read cold. Its purpose is clear and self-contained. A parent can simply open the book and join their child in the counting fun, using the illustrations as a guide. A parent has just seen their first or second grader's homework on skip counting and wants a fun way to reinforce the concept at home. Or, the child is starting to count large numbers and gets frustrated counting one-by-one, and the parent wants to introduce a more efficient strategy.
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Sign in to write a reviewA younger child (6-7) will focus on the interactive task of counting each group, enjoying the accomplishment on each page. An older child (8-9) will grasp the concept more quickly, appreciating the humor and the pattern, and may begin to connect skip counting to the idea of multiplication (e.g., 4 groups of 10 is 40).
Unlike many math concept books that can be dry, Jerry Pallotta's signature humor is the key differentiator. It frames a math lesson as a series of goofy challenges. The combination of witty text, detailed and funny illustrations, and a clear educational goal makes it feel more like a game than a lesson.
This concept book uses a light narrative to guide readers through counting by tens, from 10 to 100. Each two-page spread introduces a new scenario where a diverse group of kids must count a collection of objects: 10 hot air balloons, 20 race cars, 30 penguins, 40 bees, and so on, up to 100 pieces of candy. The illustrations are busy and humorous, encouraging kids to visually group and count the items along with the characters.
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