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Take A Look Tuesday: Counting

When looking at illustrations in a book, it's often easy to forget that there is a math adventure waiting in each picture. Pay attention to the books you are reading over and over to your kids, and have them count with you. The illustrations in Happy Birthday, Madame Chapeau are no exception. There are several different opportunities to count. So get out your abacus, your pen and paper, or just use your fingers, because it's time to count!

Things to count in Happy Birthday, Madame Chapeau
  • Different hats
  • Pins: different colors and total
  • Beads
  • Times you see the cat, dog, mouse, and little girl
  • Frills on Madame Chapeau's birthday dress
  • Baguettes, bagels, buns, pretzels
  • People who offer her their hats
  • Head molds at the very old merchant on Rue Pompadour
  • People and hats in the crowded restaurant
  • Onlookers as Madame Chapeau analyzes her gift
  • Dancers at Chez Snooty-Patoot
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