We at KBR love anything that will help kids thrive - whether it be reading . . . or counting. In this adorable new pack by award-winning, dynamic French duo Fromental and Jolivet, we meet 10 little magnetic penguins and their hungry polar bear friend - who have a lot of numeracy-associated activities to perform.
The kit includes a booklet with a series of counting 'games' like The Miraculous Catch . . . 5 little penguins are on an ice floe with empty bellies and feeling rather low. 3 of them jump in the canoe, where they catch 8 fish. Unable to resist such a delicious dish, each gobbles down 2 fish each. Kids then have to work out how many fish these adorable little fishermen take back with them to the ice.
Creating a 'story' that requires numerical problem-solving is a lot of fun - and the enclosed magnets (44 in total) make story-telling-counting a whole lot of fun, too - either on the fridge or other magnetic surface.
Educational purposes are not the only delight here . . . iconically gorgeous illustrations by Jolivet are a joy to have on your fridge. Talk about ogle-worthy pop art, all wrapped up in a pretty impressive educational package. Worth it for the art alone!
Note: fridge not included.
Title: 10 Little Penguins Stuck on the Fridge
Author: Jean-Luc Fromental
Illustrator: Joëlle Jolivet
Illustrator: Joëlle Jolivet
Publisher: Abrams, $25.95
Publication
Date: 1 November 2011
ISBN: 9781419701375
Format: Soft cover book with magnets
For
ages: 2 - 6
Type: Educational kit
