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Morrisette, Sharon

Toads and Tessellations: A Math Adventure

32 pp. | Charlesbridge | July, 2012 | Trade ISBN 978-1-58089-354-1 $16.95 | Paper ISBN 978-1-58089-355-8 $7.95
(4) K-3 Illustrated by Philomena O'Neill. A magician in training, Enzo is keener on math than magic. When he flubs a spell meant to help a shoemaker cobble twelve pairs of shoes from one piece of leather, Enzo turns to geometry, specifically tessellations, for help. The fantastical story doesn't fully explain the awkwardly tacked-on mathematics, but back matter helps clarify things. Spirited watercolor illustrations accompany the tale.
Reviewer: Tanya D. Auger

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