Tightwad Tod

Math Matters®

by Daphne Skinner, John Abbott Nez (Illustrator)

Discover Math Matters! With over 15 million books sold worldwide, this award-winning series of easy-to-read books will help young readers ages 5–8 approach math with enthusiasm. Great for fans of MathStart or Step into Reading Math.

Tod likes nothing more than saving and counting his money. Then his brother Ernest gives him $20 and challenges him to spend it all in one day. Can Tod do it?

With engaging stories that connect math to kids’ everyday lives, each book in the Teachers’ Choice Award–winning Math Matters series focuses on a single concept and reinforces math vocabulary and skills. Bonus activities in the back of each book feature math and reading comprehension questions, and even more free activities online add to the fun! (Math  Using Money)

32 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2001

Reviews

[Jenna]

This is a great book for 1st graders because it teaches math skills and coin counting which is part of the curriculum. Also entertains and has great illustrations. It was helpful to stop and practice counting the different amounts her needed.

[Jaylin Brooks · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tod always spends his time counting his money. His brother challenges him to spend $20. He spends a day shopping.

[Theresa · Rating 3 out of 5]

leaning how to spend his money tod learns to have fun with what he has saved