(3) K-3 Illustrated by Tim Nihoff. This volume walks readers through types of subtraction by exploring sets, more than and less than, and single- and double-digit subtraction. Traditional methods (i.e., borrowing and carrying) are used to teach double-digit subtraction. While the main text uses lively rhyme, the candy-colored bears also give clues and tips via dialogue bubbles. McGrath's series continues to be a good resource for classrooms and small-group instruction.

Reviewer: Kari Allen

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Tim Nihoff. The candy-colored bears return for another rhyming mathematical jaunt. Readers are asked to first sort, then estimate, and finally add together groups of bears; both single- and double-digit addition is explained, as well as how to set up an addition problem. Word bubbles from the teddies give further instruction and more information. Good for classroom use and small group instruction.

Reviewer: Kari Allen

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Tim Nihoff. The brightly colored bears from Teddy Bear Math help children learn about another staple in early-elementary curriculum. After sorting the teddies by color, the patterns get more complex as the book progresses; rhyming stanzas (in a pattern, too!) walk readers through creating each pattern and also encourage kids to make up their own. This book would work well in a small interactive group.

Reviewer: Kari Allen

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Tim Nihoff. Brightly colored teddy bears jaunt through their school day while McGrath's bouncy rhymes cover a breadth of math topics: counting, number sense, addition and subtraction, patterns, comparison, skip counting, and fractions. There are plenty of opportunities for audience participation here--both verbal and physical tasks are given to readers. This book will be useful for small group instruction.

Reviewer: Kari Allen

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Tim Nihoff. Rhyming verses ask readers to follow along as brightly colored teddy bears are first estimated then sorted, graphed, added, subtracted, multiplied, and divided. The hand-drawn digital pictures illustrate each stanza as well as the directions and outcomes. Great for small group instruction and could be used for multiple class sessions.

Reviewer: Kari Allen

(3) K-3 Brand New Readers series. Illustrated by Tim Nihoff. In four very brief stories for beginning readers, Otter has an unusual picnic; takes a bath with mountains of bubbles; goes swimming (or tries to); and accidentally gathers enough apples for lots of pies. The simple text follows the series format--one line per page, with touches of humor to keep the stories interesting. Cheery illustrations provide beginning readers with visual clues.

Reviewer: Martha Sibert