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  Geometry and Patterns

"Cloak for a Dreamer, A" Marilyn Burns

A tailor's sons each use different geometric shapes (rectangles, squares, triangles and circles) to make a cloak.

15 Irresistible Mini-Plays for Teaching Math" Sheryl Ann Crawford Scholastic

A collection of reproducible read aloud plays, for emergent readers using rhyme, repetition and predictability. Each play features a central math theme.

The Greedy Triangle" Marilyn Burns Scholastic

The greedy triangle continually wants more sides. As a side is added, he becomes a new shape.

Grey Rabbit's Odd One Out" Alan Baker Kingfisher

Grey rabbit has to sort his possessions, each time finding the one that doesn't fit.

"Log Cabin Quilt" Ellen Howard Holiday House

A pioneer story in which the family use the dead Mother's quilting scraps to chink the log cabin walls and in doing so, revive her memory.

Rajah's Rice, The " David Barry Freeman

"A Mathematical Folktale from India" A variation of the young girl who finds that doubling can lead to an incredible amount.

Spaghetti and Meatballs for All! A Mathematical Story" Marilyn Burns Scholastic

After inviting 32 people for dinner and planning how the tables will be arranged, each group that arrives rearranges things.

"Selina and the Bear Paw Quilt" Barbara Smuckers Lester Publishing

Quilt patterns form the borders in this loving book about a grandmother's quilting and quilting traditions during pioneer time.

"Three Sides and the Round One" Margaret Friskey Children's Press

Each shape brags about its various uses in the environment.

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