
Written & illustrated by Grace Lin
Part of the Storytelling Math series
Can Olivia find the perfect item to fit her basket at the market?
Join Olivia on a delightful journey through the farmers' market as she searches for the perfect item to fit her basket. From tiny apples to oversized zucchinis, each choice presents a playful challenge in spatial sense. This engaging tale invites young readers to explore everyday math through Olivia's adventures, blending storytelling with hands-on activities. Will she find the right fit? Discover the joy of math in daily life and see how simple choices can lead to big discoveries.
Caldecott Honor winner Grace Lin celebrates math for every kid, everywhere! Take a trip to the farmers’ market in this playful story about spatial sense. Olivia is searching for something just the right size to fill her basket. The apple is so small that it rolls around. The zucchini is so long that it sticks out. What will fit just right? Storytelling Math celebrates children using math in their daily adventures as they play, build, and discover the world around them. Joyful stories and hands-on activities make it easy for kids and their grown-ups to explore everyday math together. Developed in collaboration with math experts at STEM education nonprofit TERC, under a grant from the Heising-Simons Foundation.
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