[R3librarians] Tuesday's Trash & Treasures

[Cindy Franklin]

I've attached a review of Gossamer by Lois Lowry, submitted by Terri
Smith-Chavira, Region III ESC Reading Specialist.  Thanks, Terri! 
I read the cutest picture book last week!  Elementary (and even
some middle school) math teachers will love it! 

The Great Math
Tattle Battle  by Anne Bowen 
Int Lvl:
K-3       Rdg Lvl: 
2.2     ISBN: 0-8075-3163-4 

Review by
School Library Journal 

Gr 1-3-Harley Harrison is a math whiz
and a tattler. The second grader observes his classmates and then writes
detailed reports filled with simple numerical evidence of their
wrongdoings. The reports are shown in full-page illustrations that
incorporate numbers, objects, and childlike printing: "Erwin chewed
the erasers off 8 pencils on Monday 3 pencils on Tuesday...=21
erasers." The adults deal with the boy's disclosures as his
classmates complain. Then a new student arrives, and Harley finds his
match. Emma Jean corrects his mistakes and begins to tattle in an oddly
familiar manner, using calculations to prove her points. The two tell on
one another until their teacher pairs them in a math challenge. After
working separately and losing time, they cooperate, and the results are
rewarding-extra time at recess. They inform their teacher that they will
be "too busy playing" to write any more reports. The striking
color cartoon art in soft pastel tones depicts children with expressive
faces. The math is cleverly woven into the story and used effectively.
Back matter includes a half-dozen "Math Tattle Battle Teasers"
and their solutions. The book is a winning combination of math problems
and a true-to-life story.-Erlene Bishop Killeen, Fox Prairie Elementary
School, Stoughton, WI Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information. 


Cindy Franklin 
Library & Technology Specialist 
Region III ESC 
cfranklin at esc3.net 
361-573-0731 ext 277 
www.esc3.net/mlib 




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