Trying to figure where this might fit. It seems to start out as a number book, but quickly morphs into more of a problem solving story, without manipulating actual numbers. I am still trying to figure out the significance of the equation at the bottom of every page, other than to show everyone what a one looks like, and to add by ones. I love the illustrations, and once the 100 chickens appeared in the story I was caught. The vocabulary is great -all of the chicken activity. Cat saves the day with his solution to the problem. And while you'd have to figure how to fit this into your storytime, the list of thank yous on the back page is not to be ignored! I'll admit I have a weakness for a good chicken story. I have many of them in my library because the story has chicken AND because the story is very good. Sadly this book has a hundred chickens, plenty in fact! It is not a good or entertaining story though. The illustrations are charming, but overall I was disappointed. I thought the girl and her cat would be terrific with so many chickens, but the story itself is weak and not entertaining. I will not be purchasing this one for my library.
What do You think about The Chicken Problem (2012)?
Adorable art that inspired some chicken doodling at home. Math concept appropriate for K-1st-ish.
—FieryParchment
Cute lot and just about the cutest illustrations ever. Who knew graph paper could look so artsy?
—Saaket
Love the math integrated throughout the book. Beautiful, quirky illustrations. Fun read!
—Bg123
One of the best picture books I've read in a LONG time! Wow!
—aruna
cute pictures. introduces kids to math. forced story line.
—Vasalissa
