Fraction Action

Reach for this book when your child starts asking questions about how to share a snack fairly or wonders why a quarter is called a 'quarter.' This approachable guide moves math out of the textbook and into the real world, helping children see that numbers are tools for solving everyday problems. By following Miss Prime and her classroom of animal students, children learn to visualize parts of a whole through familiar objects like fruit, shapes, and money. Loreen Leedy uses a bright, comic-style layout that encourages curiosity and reduces 'math anxiety' by framing fractions as a fun discovery. It is perfect for early elementary students (ages 5 to 9) who are transitioning from basic counting to more complex concepts of division and sharing. Parents will appreciate how it builds confidence and a sense of accomplishment as children begin to recognize mathematical patterns in their own surroundings.