The Saggy Baggy Elephant

The Saggy Baggy Elephant
Author: Kathryn Jackson
Publisher: Golden Books
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2010-05-25
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0307759490

After a parrot makes fun of Sooki’s big ears, long nose, and wrinkled skin, the “saggy baggy” elephant isn’t too sure of himself. But once he meets some beautiful creatures who look just like him, Sooki celebrates with a joyful “one-two-three-kick.” For over 50 years, parents and children have treasured this tale, with gorgeous art by Gustaf Tenggren, the illustrator of The Poky Little Puppy.

The Wonderful World of Mathematics

The Wonderful World of Mathematics
Author: Diane Thiessen
Publisher:
Total Pages: 260
Release: 1992
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN:

The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) has articulated goals in the pursuit of mathematics literacy that include learning to value mathematics, becoming confident in one's mathematics abilities, becoming a mathematical problem solver, learning to communicate mathematically, and learning to reason mathematically. Literature that explores mathematical concepts seems to be a natural tool for attaining those goals. The NCTM formed a committee to read and review books and to prepare the manuscript for this annotated bibliography of children's books in mathematics. This book provides reviews for approximately 500 books in mathematics for preschool through grade 6. Each review describes the book's content and accuracy, its illustrations and their appropriateness, the author's writing style, and whether activities for the reader are included. Each book is rated in terms of its usefulness in teaching mathematical concepts as highly recommended, recommended, acceptable, or not recommended for mathematical concepts. The grade level of each book is included in the bibliographical entry. The books have been classified into four main categories with respect to their mathematical content: (1) early number concepts; (2) number extensions and connections; (3) measurement; and (4) geometry and spatial sense. An overview for each of the categories can be found at the beginning of each section. Two indexes list the books by author and by title. (MDH)

The Saggy Baggy Elephant

The Saggy Baggy Elephant
Author: Kathryn Jackson
Publisher: Golden Books
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2006
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780375875359

Sooki the elephant, who has never seen another animal like himself, tries to shrink his saggy wrinkly skin.

My First Counting Book

My First Counting Book
Author: Lilian Moore
Publisher: Golden Books
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2011-12-21
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0307976513

It's easy to learn counting with this classic Little Golden Book! The rhythmic text, paired with heartwarming animal illustrations by Garth Williams, have made counting from one to ten a joy for nearly 60 years. A must for every toddler and preschooler's library. Little Golden Books have been loved by children for over 75 years. When they were first published in 1942, high-quality books for children hadn’t been available at a price most people could afford. Little Golden Books changed that! Priced at just 25 cents and sold where people shopped every day, they caused an instant sensation and were soon purchased by the hundreds of thousands. Created by such talented writers as Margaret Wise Brown (author of Goodnight Moon) and Richard Scarry, Little Golden Books have helped millions of children develop a lifelong love of reading. Today, Little Golden Books feature beloved classics such as The Poky Little Puppy and Scuffy the Tugboat, hot licenses, and new original stories—the classics of tomorrow, ready to be discovered between their sturdy cardboard covers and gold-foil spines.

Mathematics Content for Elementary and Middle School Teachers

Mathematics Content for Elementary and Middle School Teachers
Author: Barbara Ridener
Publisher: Pearson
Total Pages: 138
Release: 2004
Genre: Education
ISBN:

A short primer on each of the major math content areas that preservice and inservice elementary and middle school teachers are required to know. This book is an invaluable resource for the classroom teacher who needs both an overview for planning and help in answering student questions. Based broadly on the national standards, it gives the teacher general scientific information to cover most state's standards and to help prepare them for teacher certification exams. It also provides a strong overview of mathematical knowledge to allow the teacher to find information on important concepts, to see where significant moments in mathematical history fit chronologically, and to improve the teacher's understanding of mathematical ideas and concepts. Moreover, it saves professors from having to re-teach mathematics content so they can remain focused on the methods.

The Jolly Barnyard

The Jolly Barnyard
Author: Annie North Bedford
Publisher: Golden Books
Total Pages: 54
Release: 2012-10-31
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0307982637

In this classic Little Golden Book from the illustrator of Tootle, The Little Red Caboose, and Scuffy the Tugboat, it’s Farmer Brown’s birthday, and the animals are deciding what they’ll do for him on his special day. “Cluck! I will give him eggs,” said the hen. Said the rooster, “I’ll wake him in the mornings, then.” “Baa-aa, we’ll give him wool,” said the sheep. "For our fleece is soft and warm and deep.”

Richard Scarry's The Bunny Book

Richard Scarry's The Bunny Book
Author: Patricia M. Scarry
Publisher: Golden Books
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2013-01-22
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0449818357

This Richard Scarry Golden book is a bunny-rific addition to any reading list! A favorite Richard Scarry Little Golden Book is now in print in a gorgeous Big Golden Book edition! Long a popular Little Golden Book, the tale of a large bunny family wondering what their baby will grow up to be is one of Richard Scarry's best-and is now available in a deluxe hardcover edition. Perfect for springtime gift-giving!

The Happy Man and His Dump Truck: Read & Listen Edition

The Happy Man and His Dump Truck: Read & Listen Edition
Author: Miryam
Publisher: Golden Books
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2012-11-28
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0449810542

A happy man thrills a group of farm animals when he takes them for a joy ride in his dump truck. This book is a true classic illustrated by the inimitable Tibor Gergely.