A Pair of Socks
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1996

A Pair of Socks

Written by Stuart J. Murphy · Illustrated by Lois Ehlert

A striped sock searches for its match, teaching kids about matching and math.

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40 pages· AD440L
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Bookroo's summary

A lonely striped sock embarks on a whimsical journey through the house, searching for its perfect match. As children follow this playful adventure, they learn the essential skill of matching, a foundational math concept. With engaging illustrations and interactive activities, this story transforms math into a fun and relatable experience, encouraging young readers to explore and apply these skills in their own lives. Will the sock find its mate, and what lessons will be learned along the way?

From the publisher

“Kids, young and old, fall in love with math when they see how real-life and effortless it becomes thanks to these books.” –Kimberly D. Mueller, Ed.D., First Grade Teacher, Ashbrook School, Lumberton NJDoes a polka-dotted sock match a striped sock? A lonely striped sock searches the house for its mate in this book that’s perfect for teaching matching to pre-K through kindergarteners. Kids will love the story and the funny illustrations by Lois Ehlert. Parents and other educators will love how the story and pictures make understanding comparisons a breeze–as well as the concrete examples of how math works! The book contains activities for adults to do with kids to extend math into their own lives! Math skills are life skills, and the MathStart series supports success!This award-winning series by Stuart J. Murphy teaches math through stories and visual models63 books divided into three levels with 21 books in eachFun activities kids will love are included to help parents and teachers emphasize the lessonsEngaging and relatable stories, with each story revolving around practical applications of the math concept presentedLively art from top-notch illustratorsCharts and other visual representations help children understand how the math works and promote deeper comprehensionMathStart’s unique combination of stories, illustrations, and visual models helps teachers and parents in the teaching of math and provides all children with the opportunity to succeed.The math concepts taught in MathStart books conform to state and national standards. Level 1 is Pre-K-Kindergarten; Level 2 is Grades 1-3; Level 3 is Grades 2-4. The series follows math topics across grades so there is a foundational path to learning that runs through the levels.Help kids with their math skills plus their reading skills with the engaging and fun MathStart series!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
40
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
AD440L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3
F&P level
~L
Publication
Published
August 1, 1996
First published
July 19, 1996
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780064467032

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