{"product_id":"arithmechicks-add-up-a-math-story-9781635926231","title":"Arithmechicks Add Up: A Math Story","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis exuberant picture book demonstrates key math concepts to children as ten math-loving chicks make a new friend.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs the Arithmechicks slide down the slide, swing on the swings, and play hide-and-seek, they don't realize that a lonely mouse is copying them, longing to join in. However, when their basketball becomes stuck, the chicks discover that a two-inch-tall new friend is exactly what they need. In this heartwarming story, there are many ways to add up ten cheerful chicks--but a new friend is what makes them cheer. The book includes a helpful glossary that defines the eight arithmetic strategies the chicks use throughout the story, providing a playful introduction to essential math for young children and their caregivers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnn Marie Stephens is the author of several picture books including \u003ci\u003eScuba Dog\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCy Makes a Friend\u003c\/i\u003e, and forthcoming titles, \u003ci\u003eArithmechicks Add Up\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eArithmechicks Take Away\u003c\/i\u003e. She has been an elementary teacher for over 28 years. She was a contributing writer for Kwame Alexander's \u003ci\u003eThe Write Thing\u003c\/i\u003e, a co-writer for Trait Crate Plus for grades 3 and 5, and has had dozens of original ideas published in Instructor and The Mailbox magazines. Represented by Emily Mitchell at Wernick and Pratt Agency, Ann Marie is a seasoned presenter for both children and adults. She blogs for teachers at http: \/\/2happyteachers.blogspot.com. When she isn't writing or teaching, she's off scuba diving somewhere tropical. You can find her on Facebook, Ann Marie Stephens (AMStephensAuthor), and on Instagram and Twitter @AMStephens_. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJia Liu received her MFA in illustration Practice from the Maryland Institute College of Arts in 2016. She is also the illustrator of \u003ci\u003eTerrific Tongues\u003c\/i\u003e, her debut picture book in the United States, and \u003ci\u003eBedtime for Beasties\u003c\/i\u003e. Visit her at jia-liu.com.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Astra Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50520775688466,"sku":"9781635926231","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_4bf49cfc-f91c-4a13-94c0-e04212ec630e.jpg?v=1731091002","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/arithmechicks-add-up-a-math-story-9781635926231","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}