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What Is Math Good For, Anyway?
Math is present all the time and everywhere. However, for some children, it can be hard to see its practical use. But once they do, everything becomes easier. Nicole Frankel teaches us just that in What is Math Good For, Anyway? The story follows Bennie, a boy who hates math because he thinks numbers are boring. As his day progresses at school, he unknowingly uses math, and his teacher explains it to him. We see him counting cookies to trade snacks with a friend and using numbers to play games. After school, he continues using math to buy ice cream and engage in other activities, illustrating that different areas of math are all around us.
I loved What is Math Good For, Anyway? because all the examples are at a level children can relate to and use in real life. It covers addition, subtraction, measurement conversions, geometric shapes, and more. The story’s pace is lively because math problems are constantly solved as if they were fun games. Nicole Frankel’s narrative style is clear, educational, and entertaining. All the examples are well-explained with short, concrete sentences.
The illustrations are fun and eye-catching, representing a variety of situations and places. I also liked how Bennie gradually changed his attitude and started seeing math with excitement. I found it to be a wonderful book that reflects a pleasant school, social, and family environment. It’s an excellent tool to help children understand math and encourage them to overcome challenges in their daily lives. Children will not only develop a more positive attitude towards math, but it will also help them improve their problem-solving skills, just as Bennie shows.
What is Math Good For, Anyway? will boost young readers’ confidence, helping them perform better in school and develop critical thinking skills. This book is highly recommended for parents and educators looking to make math more approachable and enjoyable for children.
ASIN: B0CTHP2SSJ
What Are Bees Good For, Anyway?
Prepare to be captivated by the enchanting world of What Are Bees Good For, Anyway? This delightful and enlightening children’s book invites young readers on an educational odyssey into the realm of bees and their profound impact on our ecosystem. Meet Bennie, a young boy with a curious aversion to bees, who embarks on a incredible journey guided by his beekeeping aunt. What unfolds is a revelation about the vital role bees play in sustaining our world, contributing to our food supply, and ensuring the very air we breathe.
Within the pages of Nicole Frankel’s children’s book, vivid and vibrant illustrations transport readers into Bennie’s world as he embarks on a captivating exploration of the multifaceted world of bees. This story imparts essential knowledge, highlighting the importance of bees and their remarkable purpose in our environment. I was deeply moved by the author’s thoughtful inclusion of the fact that bees sting only when they feel threatened, offering a valuable lesson in compassion and understanding. Moreover, the creative portrayal of bees as friendly, relatable creatures—combing their hair and the queen bee adorned with a regal crown—makes the subject matter approachable and endearing to young readers.
What Are Bees Good For, Anyway?, by Nicole Frankel, strikes a harmonious balance between education and entertainment, making it a must-read for classrooms and bedtime alike. It’s an engaging, fun, and informative picture book that not only broadens young minds but also encourages a newfound appreciation for these tiny yet mighty pollinators. This book is a treasure trove of knowledge and a joyous celebration of the incredible world of bees.
Pages: 31 | ASIN : B0BVQ16R1V
What Are Mondays Good For, Anyway?
Who likes Mondays? Monday morning means the fun from the weekend is over, and it is time to return to school. Bennie hates Mondays and dreads them each week. This Monday starts off with stinky green socks coming out of his favorite cereal box. At first, Bennie is irritated, but a small smile creeps across his face as he sees the humor in the situation. As his day continues, all the things he thinks he dreads about the day end up offering a glimpse of amusement. Can Mondays actually be good for something?
What are Mondays good for, anyway? by Nicole Frankel is a humorous picture book that teaches children to find the positive in things. Each situation that Bennie encounters could have been a disaster and made him grumpy all day. Instead, he finds something to smile or laugh about with each situation and, by the end of the day, realizes he has actually enjoyed his Monday. This story is a good reminder that just because something unexpected happens, it is not automatically a bad thing. It helps teach children to see things in a different light and look closer at situations. For example, Bennie could have been mad when he fell but instead saw the smile the fallen cereal made. Finding the good in all circumstances is a skill set that children need to learn early in life to help them through the more challenging areas as they grow.
I feel that one of the most important messages in this picture book is that we need to find a reason to laugh every day. Laughter can be healing, and smiling is contagious. What are Mondays good for, anyway? Is a wonderful children’s book with children and adults laughing and relating to little Bennie. The reminder to find joy and laughter in situations will benefit readers, young and old.
Pages: 35 | ASIN : B0BVWL596S
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