100 Days Of School [Paperback]

Trudy Harris (Author), Beth Griffis Johnson (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: K and up

A series of rhymes illustrates different ways to count to 100 such as by adding the ten toes of ten children or ninety-nine train cars plus one caboose.

--This text refers to the Library Binding edition.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 3-A clever way to teach children the many ways they can get to 100. Teachers will appreciate the questioning rhymes that illustrate how to count in groups of 1, 5, 10, or 20. "If 20 children each drop 5 papers on the floor, what do you get? 100 papers. And...(I would guess) an awful mess." The pictures feature a multiethnic classroom filled with smiling faces, lots of action, and vibrant color. Some of the illustrations allow children to actually count out the corresponding objects on the page, such as 100 toes or 100 legs on a centipede. The numbers 1 to 100 are printed on the endpapers in colorful blocks, with the objects from the rhymes interspersed throughout. A solid title to read aloud on the 100th day of school-or any other day.
Lisa Gangemi Krapp, Rockville Centre Public Library, NY
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Library Binding edition.

From Kirkus Reviews

100 Days Of School (32 pp.; $21.90; Sept.; 0-7613-1271-4): Readers will want to try the more interesting variations on math Harris has devised, e.g., addition and subtraction using clowns, trains, blackberry pie, and centipedes. Harris demonstrates that numbers can be broken down into recognizable units that can be manipulated and remembered: If ``10 tired children all take off their shoes, what do you get? Lots of bare feet . . . and 100 toes!'' Johnson's brilliant artwork will make children forget they're learning, complementing the whimsical text as it slyly works in the basics. A math-class must, but also at home in story hours. (Picture book. 5-8) -- Copyright ©1999, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved. --This text refers to the Library Binding edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Millbrook Press (July 14, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761314318
• ISBN-13: 978-0761314318
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.8 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,794 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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  • #9 in Books > Children's Books > Education & Reference > School & Education
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More About the Author

Trudy Harris loves teaching children in her kindergarten class in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She also loves to teach and entertain children through her books. She writes the kind of books that she knows teachers want to use in the classroom and the kind of books that she wants to read to her own grandchildren.

Children's books are an important part of Harris family fun. Trudy's husband, Jay M. Harris, is a children's book author. Her son, Andrew N. Harris, has illustrated numerous picture books. Her daughter, Holly Worthington, is also a writer.

In 2010, look for Wow, It's a Cow! by Trudy Harris and Jay M. Harris, published by Cartwheel Books. Also, in 2010, read Tally Cat Keeps Track, written by Trudy Harris and illustrated by Andrew N. Harris, published by Millbrook Press.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An absolute delight for young children learning to count!, September 12, 1999

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This review is from: 100 Days Of School (Library Binding)

Harris has put the concepts of counting into a truly delightful book for the young reader and teachers of young readers. Each section of the book invites the reader to fill in a conclusion which draws young readers into the book, its bright, attractive pictures, and the idea of being able to count all the way to 100!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The humorous text and illustrations will delight all, May 16, 2000

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Holly Simmons - See all my reviews

This review is from: 100 Days Of School (Library Binding)

This crazy, delightful book truly captures the fun of the 100 Days of School Celebration. My children and I both enjoyed all of the silly rhymes and wonderful illustrations.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Spectacular Book!, August 19, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: 100 Days Of School (Paperback)

A delightful book that combines rhyming, counting, color and fun. My 5 year old wanted to read it over and over and over. He learned the words quickly and enjoyed the playfulness of the book.

highly recommended.