The Right Place for Albert

Part of Mouse Math

Illustrated by Deborah Melmon
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$7.99 US
On sale Aug 01, 2012 | 32 Pages | 9781575654386

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Each read-aloud book in the Mouse Math series focuses on a single, basic math concept and features adorable mice, Albert and Wanda, who live in a People House. Entertaining fiction stories capture kids’ imaginations as the mice learn about numbers, shapes, sizes and more. Over 3 million copies sold worldwide!

Today is the day—Albert's very first trip to the People Kitchen! With help from his big sister, Wanda, Albert will hunt for all kinds of crumbs, treats, and goodies. But first he has to find a hiding place from the cat! Every Mouse Math title includes back matter activities that support and extend reading comprehension and math skills, plus free online activities. (Math concept: One-to-One Correspondence)
Daphne Skinner is the pseudonym of an award-winning writer of many children’s books. She lives in Connecticut. View titles by Daphne Skinner
Not only has Deborah Melmon created murals for two discovery rooms at the California Science Center in Los Angeles, but her artwork launched the advertising campaign for Legoland in San Diego. She has illustrated over fifty books for children, including all the titles in the Mouse Math series.
Visit deborahmelmon.com. View titles by Deborah Melmon

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Each read-aloud book in the Mouse Math series focuses on a single, basic math concept and features adorable mice, Albert and Wanda, who live in a People House. Entertaining fiction stories capture kids’ imaginations as the mice learn about numbers, shapes, sizes and more. Over 3 million copies sold worldwide!

Today is the day—Albert's very first trip to the People Kitchen! With help from his big sister, Wanda, Albert will hunt for all kinds of crumbs, treats, and goodies. But first he has to find a hiding place from the cat! Every Mouse Math title includes back matter activities that support and extend reading comprehension and math skills, plus free online activities. (Math concept: One-to-One Correspondence)

Author

Daphne Skinner is the pseudonym of an award-winning writer of many children’s books. She lives in Connecticut. View titles by Daphne Skinner
Not only has Deborah Melmon created murals for two discovery rooms at the California Science Center in Los Angeles, but her artwork launched the advertising campaign for Legoland in San Diego. She has illustrated over fifty books for children, including all the titles in the Mouse Math series.
Visit deborahmelmon.com. View titles by Deborah Melmon

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