The Twelve-Bug Day - Paperback
by Lisa Harkrader (Author), Deborah Melmon (Illustrator)
Each read-aloud book in the Mouse Math series focuses on a single, basic math concept and features adorable mice, Albert and Wanda, who live in a People House. Entertaining fiction stories capture kids' imaginations as the mice learn about numbers, shapes, sizes, and more. Over 3 million copies sold worldwide!
A dozen bugs? That's a lot! Still, Albert is sure he'll find all twelve on the class field trip to the insect zoo. After all he loves bugs. What he doesn't love? Subtraction. But if he counts down, bug by bug, he might just win lunch with the famous entomologist, Arizona Brown! Every Mouse Math title includes back matter activities that support and extend reading comprehension and math skills, plus free online activities. (Math Concept: Subtraction)Lisa Harkrader has written many books for kids from her chapter book series, The Adventures of Bean Boy and The Misadventures of Nobbin Swill to easy-to-reads such as Rocket Rivals and A Fishy Mystery in the Makers Make It Work and Math Matters series.
Not only has Deborah Melmon created murals for two discovery rooms at the California Science Center in Los Angeles, but her artwork launched the advertising campaign for Legoland in San Diego. She has illustrated over 50 books for children, including all the titles in the Mouse Math series.At the heart of every product lies a unique story, driven by our passion for quality and innovation. Each item enhances your everyday life and sparks joy.