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Book SynopsisSquirrel and Mouse are off on holiday! But quite a lot of the other animals want to come too. Will the car be big enough to hold everyone? It''s looking like a bit of a squeeze for Squirrel in this hilarious introduction to the maths concept of capacity.With engaging artwork and a very funny story, children won''t even realize that they''re learning something while they laugh along with the animal friends!Features fun activities at the back to explore the topics further.
Trade Review"Learning maths is fun (particularly when those crafty grown-ups don't even let you know it's a lesson!) There will be miles of smiles all round when children get stuck into this brilliant new picture books series. With simple language to give meaning to big concepts, and a cast of animal cartoon characters to love and share adventures with, this series adds up to mathematical genius!" * Pam Norfolk, Lancashire Post *
"With maths concepts woven into both pictures and text, these books promote children's mathematical thinking and introduce fundamental maths concepts in an effortless and enjoyable manner. Not only that, they foster a love of story and offer opportunities for little ones to develop their language skills in tandem." * Jill Bennett, Red Reading Hub *
"...this accessible and fun read looks at the issue of capacity with a relatable emotional element." * Booktrust *
"...these offer effective tools for parents and carers to talk with children...useful vocabularly lists support talking with children, and play ideas emphasise the mathematical concepts of position and capactiy..." * The School Librarian *
