Stay in Line »

In a bouncing rhyme, simple math concepts are woven into a story about twelve kids and their trip to the zoo. How many different ways can a dozen children be grouped? Follow the class and find out! Can you see who pulls one little girl's pigtail?

BookList

When 12 children take a class trip to the zoo, they discover the many ways of lining up: 2 in a line, then 3, then 4, then 6, then 12, and at nap time, all in a heap. The story is a bit purposeful, but the good humor evident in the bouncing rhymes and colorful line-and-wash illustrations keeps it moving along in a satisfying way. Preschool and primary-grade teachers working with counting or sets will be pleased to see the math lesson reflected in this likable paperback, which includes activities reinforcing pairing and grouping as well as the concept of a dozen. Good, useful fare for beginning readers.