Every Buddy Counts
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1997 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

Every Buddy Counts

By Stuart J. Murphy, Fiona Dunbar (Illustrator)

Discover the joy of counting with playful buddies and engaging stories.

3.6/5 Goodreads · 57 ratings
40 pages· 150 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
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Join a delightful journey of counting from one hamster to ten teddy bears, where each step is a playful adventure. Perfect for pre-K learners, this story transforms math into a fun, relatable experience. With vibrant illustrations and engaging activities, children will effortlessly grasp counting concepts while enjoying the company of charming animal friends. As they count along, kids will not only enhance their math skills but also discover how numbers fit into everyday life. Dive into a world where math is not just a subject but a joyful exploration with Every Buddy Counts.

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 NJEvery Buddy Counts is perfect for teaching counting to pre-K through kindergarteners. 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!Kids will love the story and the illustrations by Fiona Dunbar. Parents and educators will love how the story and pictures make understanding the math concepts 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!

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Format
Paperback
Pages
40
Words
150
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
310L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.6
F&P level
~J
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
17310
Publication
Published
February 1, 1997
First published
January 3, 1997
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780064467087

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