Description
Book SynopsisFun by the dozen! Annemarie and her clever classmates must draw sets of twelve and use their imagination to come up with creative and innovative solutions. Young readers will delight in the counting game while learning the basics of multiplication. Star cartoonist Ivan Brunetti, author of spectacular books like Comics: Easy as ABC! and Wordplay makes an ingenious and fun-to-read comic that turns everyone, young and old alike, into a math whiz!
Trade ReviewMATHICAL Honor Book, Grades 3–5
* "So exemplary an execution of a simple concept that it can be read multiple ways—as multiplication, counting, sorting—without sacrificing fun." —
Kirkus Reviews, starred review* "Brunetti’s second volume is a lovely graphic story that teaches a simple concept in a most engaging way and will be snapped up by fans and newcomers alike. VERDICT: Another winner for beginning readers." —
School Library Journal, starred review* "As the characters work through the multiplication concept on their own terms, readers are sure to arrive at a clearer understanding." —
Publishers Weekly, starred review"The premise may seem simple, but Brunetti gives it plenty of depth. This entertaining, playful concept book teems with charm." —
Booklist
"There are so many different ways to make a dozen, and so many
interests these kids have! A wonderful book to get kids interested in both math and art." —
Comics Worth Reading"Diverse characters at school and at home, delightful stylized illustrations in bright colors, and easy-to-read text make this an appealing title for new readers." —
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