Every Buddy Counts: Counting (MathStart 1 Series)

by Stuart J. Murphy, Fiona Dunbar (Illustrator)

Overview

You can start with one little hamster and keep counting past six slinky fish, eight favorite playmates, and more — all the way up to ten cuddly teddy bears. With buddies, counting is fun!

Author Biography:

Stuart J. Murphy is a visual learning specialist. A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, he has a strong background in design and art direction. He also has extensive experience in the world of educational publishing. Drawing on all these talents, Stuart J. Murphy brings a unique perspective to the MathStart series. In MathStart books, pictures do more than tell stories; they teach math.

Stuart J. Murphy and his wife, Nancy, live in Evanston, Illinois.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781442052383
Publisher:	Baker & Taylor, CATS
Publication date:	05/21/2009
Series:	MathStart 1 Series
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	10.25(w) x 8.25(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Stuart J. Murphy is a visual learning specialist. A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, he has a strong background in design and art direction. He also has extensive experience in the world of educational publishing. Drawing on all these talents, Stuart J. Murphy brings a unique perspective to the MathStart series. In MathStart books, pictures do more than tell stories; they teach math.

Stuart J. Murphy and his wife, Nancy, live in Boston.

Fiona Dunbar has lived in England for most of her life. She has illustrated many books for children, including three that she wrote herself. Ms. Dunbar now lives in Brooklyn, NY.

Editorial Reviews

K-Gr 3This series of introductory math books presents various concepts on different levels. The Best Vacation Ever shows how a family decides where to go on vacation (problem solving); Divide and Ride shows how 11 children are able to sort themselves into smaller groups in order to go on different rides at a carnival. In Every Buddy, a young girl counts her friends and her pets. All books are simply written but very clear, and concepts are explained in a number of ways. The cartoon illustrations are of average quality and capture the many characters' diverse activities. Suggestions are presented at the end for related activities, such as planning a picnic, dividing snacks, and measuring to make cookies. An entertaining approach to progressive levels of math concepts.Christine A. Moesch, Buffalo & Erie County Public Library, NY

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