Monster Math

Hello Reader! Math Level 1

by Grace Maccarone, Marge Hartelius (Illustrations), Marilyn Burns (Contributor)

Rhyming text and illustrations follow the activities of a group of twelve monsters that diminishes one by one. Includes a section of counting activities. --- Library of Congress Summary


A humorous story about disappearing monsters and descending numbers encourages young readers to anticipate what is coming next, in a silly escapade filled with friendly creatures. By the author of Itchy, Itchy Chicken Pox.

Genres: Mathematics, Fiction, Childrens, Picture Books, Number, Education, Monsters

32 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1995

About the author

Grace Maccarone is an American children’s book editor and author, notably of Miss Lina’s Ballerinas, illustrated by Christine Davenier, and its sequel Miss Lina’s Ballerinas and the Prince. She has also worked as an editor at Scholastic, Wireless Generation, and currently Holiday House.

Reviews

[Michelle Francis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good Preschool or Kindergarten read aloud. Counts down from 12 monsters using rhyme. Nice bright engaging illustrations.

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book would be a nice introduction to teaching about subtraction. It talks about how math can be fun then it leads into having all of the monsters playing together. One monster goes away on each page. Kids often like monsters so this could be a nice incentive for them to think about math. I think it would also be helpful for learning about math story problems. Younger children could count how many monsters are on each page. I liked this book pretty well.

Interest Level http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/bo...
Grades PreK - 3
Reading Level
Grade level Equivalent: 1.5
Lexile® Measure: 30L
DRA: 12
Guided Reading: G
Type of Book: Predictable Book

[Rigoberto Gamez · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has to do with counting and monsters. it begins with 12 monsters and as the story progresses more and more disappear.

In a class i would use this book with a younger audience as just like a read aloud so that they can get comfortable. Then with an older group i would have them try to predict what is going to happen in every page. They would write it down and then all share what their predictions were.

[Jodi Young · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a cute story about counting monsters. It is an awesome way to teach subtracting and the one less method. can be read aloud in a small or large group then can lead into the game of ten in my hand.

[Tricia · Rating 4 out of 5]

I always had a soft spot for books that rhymed, and this one was no exception. "Monster Math" would be a wonderful book to use when trying to teach number sense. It goes through a whole bunch of activities that reduce the amount of monsters in the book to one. Good for K-1

[Ashlie Covington]

I thought this book was cute. A cute story about counting monsters. It is an awesome way to teach students/kids about subtracting. There are numerous of math activities that can be done from this book. Great book to have in the classroom.

[Cws]

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[Owen Sorensen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good practice for consonant blends

[Kia M.]

Great book to use during math time when students are working on subtracting, and counting backwards.

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book for both beginning readers and beginning subtraction. My kids and I enjoyed it!

[Ladonna · Rating 4 out of 5]

The story counts down from the number twelve. Counting and subtraction through monsters leaving each scene.

[Meg McGregor · Rating 3 out of 5]

A fun book about monsters going home and descending numbers from 10 down to 1. Parents can extend the learning with the activities in the back.

[Sarah Sorensen · Rating 2 out of 5]

Math-subtraction counting book.

[Deborah Harris]

AR Quiz No. 110845 EN Fiction
Accelerated Reader Quiz Information IL: LG - BL: 1.5 - AR Pts: 0.5
Accelerated Reader Quiz Type Information AR Quiz Types: RP, RV