Arithmechicks Take a Calculation Vacation

A Math Story

Illustrated by Jia Liu
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Hardcover (Paper-over-Board, no jacket)
$12.99 US
| $17.99 CAN
On sale May 10, 2022 | 32 Pages | 9781635925289
Age 4-8 years | Preschool - 3
Reading Level: Lexile AD530L | Fountas & Pinnell L
This playful picture book demonstrates key math concepts to children in a merry story featuring the Arithmechicks, ten math-loving chicks.  

The Arithmechicks are headed to the beach! Their good friend Mouse is going to compete in a sandcastle contest. The chicks are excited to play all sorts of beach games—including volleyball and surfing—as they cheer on Mouse. Readers are invited to add and subtract as these math-loving chicks also explore fact families—and to watch as Mouse, along with their new friend Crab, create a magnificent sandcastle! Will they win a prize?
 
This book includes a helpful glossary that defines fact families, providing a playful introduction to essential math for young children and their caregivers.  
Ann Marie Stephens is the author of several picture books including Scuba Dog, Cy Makes a Friend, and forthcoming titles, Arithmechicks Add Up and Arithmechicks Take Away. She was an elementary teacher for more than 30 years. She was a contributing writer for Kwame Alexander’s The Write Thing, a co-writer for Trait Crate Plus for grades 3 and 5, and has had dozens of original ideas published in Instructor and The Mailbox magazines. When she isn’t writing or teaching, she’s off scuba diving somewhere tropical. Visit annmariestephensbooks.com. View titles by Ann Marie Stephens
Jia Liu received her MFA in Illustration Practice from Maryland Institute College of Art. She is also the illustrator of Terrific Tongues! Visit: www.jia-liu.com. View titles by Jia Liu

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This playful picture book demonstrates key math concepts to children in a merry story featuring the Arithmechicks, ten math-loving chicks.  

The Arithmechicks are headed to the beach! Their good friend Mouse is going to compete in a sandcastle contest. The chicks are excited to play all sorts of beach games—including volleyball and surfing—as they cheer on Mouse. Readers are invited to add and subtract as these math-loving chicks also explore fact families—and to watch as Mouse, along with their new friend Crab, create a magnificent sandcastle! Will they win a prize?
 
This book includes a helpful glossary that defines fact families, providing a playful introduction to essential math for young children and their caregivers.  

Author

Ann Marie Stephens is the author of several picture books including Scuba Dog, Cy Makes a Friend, and forthcoming titles, Arithmechicks Add Up and Arithmechicks Take Away. She was an elementary teacher for more than 30 years. She was a contributing writer for Kwame Alexander’s The Write Thing, a co-writer for Trait Crate Plus for grades 3 and 5, and has had dozens of original ideas published in Instructor and The Mailbox magazines. When she isn’t writing or teaching, she’s off scuba diving somewhere tropical. Visit annmariestephensbooks.com. View titles by Ann Marie Stephens
Jia Liu received her MFA in Illustration Practice from Maryland Institute College of Art. She is also the illustrator of Terrific Tongues! Visit: www.jia-liu.com. View titles by Jia Liu