by Asia Citro (Author) Richard Watson (Illustrator)
Telling a story about pigeons should be simple. But what's a narrator to do when the number of feathered friends is constantly changing? Can our intrepid storyteller use math facts to keep up with the unstable quantities. . . or is this pigeon-centric tale doomed?
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Gr 1-2-An unnamed narrator attempts to tell a story about pigeons. However, the number of birds keeps changing owing to different scenarios such as the presence of rain, insects, and even a cat. The story is told with a realistic, relatable tone and contains some simple math. "Let's see...eight minus six is...two. OK, so one gray and rainy morning, TWO resourceful pigeons..." The illustrations are done in a playful and lively cartoon style. Lines are constantly used in this book's illustrations to represent various forms of movement. The story builds suspense as the scenarios change in unpredictable ways. The passing of time is communicated through changes in daylight and weather conditions, and the reactions and subsequent expressions of the book's characters are a hoot. VERDICT A fun way to introduce young children to mathematical principles.-Deanna Smith, Pender County Public Library, NC
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Asia Citro tiene una maestría en Enseñanza de las Ciencias y fue maestra de Ciencias por muchos años, hasta que decidió dedicarse a su familia cuando nació su hija. Actualmente vive cerca de Seattle junto con su maravilloso esposo, dos increíbles hijos y dos gatos bastante traviesos. Asia comenzó a escribir Fun at Home with Kids en febrero de 2013 y, desde entonces, ha pasado muchas noches experimentando con nuevas y divertidas recetas, materiales sensoriales y experimentos de Ciencias. Además de la serie de Zoé y Sasafrás (publicada en inglés y español), es autora de los siguientes libros en inglés: 150+ Screen-Free Activities for Kids: the Very Best and Easiest Playtime Activities de FunAtHomeWithKids.com, The Curious Kid's Science Book: 100+ Creative Hands-on Activities for Ages 4-8 y A Little Bit of Dirt: 55+ Science and Art Activities to Reconnect Children with Nature. Asia Citro has an M.Ed in Science Education and was a classroom science teacher for many years before deciding to stay home full time after the birth of her daughter. She lives near Seattle with her wonderful husband, two awesome children, and two destructive cats. She started writing Fun at Home with Kids in February of 2013 and has since spent many late nights experimenting with new play recipes, sensory materials, and science experiments. She is the author of 150+ Screen-Free Activities for Kids: the best and easiest playtime activities from FunAtHomeWithKids.com, The Curious Kid's Science Book: 100+ Creative Hands-on Activities for Ages 4-8, A Little Bit of Dirt: 55+ Science and Art Activities to Reconnect Children with Nature, and the chapter book series Zoey and Sassafras. Her work has been featured on Apartment Therapy, The Chicago Tribune, Today, Disney Baby, MSN, King 5 TV, and Highlights, among others. To read about her most recent late night discoveries or to see more photos of her adorable kids at play, visit www.funathomewithkids.com.
Marion Lindsay siempre ha sentido fascinación por los cuentos y los dibujos, así que fue lógico que se dedicara a ilustrar libros para niños. Marion ha sido acreedora del premio Egmont Best New Talent. Cuando no está ilustrando libros para niños, se dedica a pintar en vidrio y a hacer joyas. Marion vive y trabaja en Gloucestershire, Inglaterra. Lee más sobre ella en marionlindsay.co.uk. Marion Lindsay has always loved stories and pictures, so it made perfect sense when she decided to become a children's book illustrator. She has been awarded the Egmont Best New Talent Award. When she's not illustrating children's books, Marion paints glass and makes jewelry. Find out more at marionlindsay.co.uk. Marion lives and works in Gloucestershire, England.