How perfect is it to pair our counting bears with Bears Make the Best Math Buddies by Carmen Oliver and illustrated by Jean Claude for Capstone Books? This delightful picture book is another wonderful way to introduce “sneaky math” to little learners!
You can simply enjoy the story on its own or pause throughout to engage your child with fun, interactive math moments:
– “How many strawberries are in those bushes?”
– “What shape do you see in this cloud?”
– “If they had five fish and two swam away, how many are left?”
I love the bright, cheerful illustrations and the underlying theme of friendship woven between the math lessons. Books like this help remove the stigma around math, showing kids from an early age that it can be fun, approachable, and far from intimidating.
So grab your counting bears—or anything you have on hand for counting—and enjoy this sweet, engaging read with your little one!
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Recommended Ages: 3-6
Themes: STEAM, Math, Friendship
