Monster Money (Hello Reader! Math Level 1) [Paperback]

Grace Maccarone (Author), Marge Hartelius (Illustrator), Margaret A. Hartelius (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1998 | Age Level: 3 and up | Series: Hello Reader! Math Level 1

Ten monsters have ten cents apiece to buy a pet in this rhyming story that demonstrates how to count money. Includes math activities.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreS-Gr 1--In this concept book, several monsters go to a pet store to purchase a "best friend": "One dime buys a beetle./One dime buys a bat./Five pennies and one nickel/buy a rat." Realistic images of full-sized pennies, nickels, and dimes combine to show children the different ways to make 10 cents, allowing them to count the coins and become actively involved in the story. The bright and cheerful cartoon illustrations are filled with smiling monsters and grinning pets. Learning activities to familiarize children with these coins and their values appear at the end. Educationally sound and presented at an appropriate level, Monster Money will be popular in the classroom and at home.

Sharon R. Pearce, formerly at San Antonio Public Library, TX

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Cartwheel Books (Scholastics) (August 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0590120077
• ISBN-13: 978-0590120074
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #668,981 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Grace Maccarone is the author of many children's books, including Mother, May I?, Thank You Prayer, and Bless Me. She lives in Greenburg, New York.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great early reader!, January 8, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Monster Money (Hello Reader! Math Level 1) (Paperback)

My Kindergarten-aged son loves this book. He enjoyed seeing all the different pets that the monsters bought. He also got very good at figuring out how to make 10 cents from different combinations of coins.

4.0 out of 5 stars Monster Money, October 27, 2011

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Smiley - See all my reviews

This review is from: Monster Money (Hello Reader! Math Level 1) (Paperback)

I bought this book to help educate kindergarteners on various coins in a fun way. The product arrived is good condition and was a great hit with the kids.

5.0 out of 5 stars Learning Math and Reading With Giggles, January 5, 2002

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"nvavesweeneys" (Kaukauna, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Monster Money (Hello Reader! Math Level 1) (Paperback)

While learning to read a child develops a concept of ten cents in every concievable fashion. All the while it entertains a child to the point of giggles.