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  • Shapes with Little Fish
     

    Shapes with Little Fish

    Written & illustrated by Lucy Cousins
    Published by Walker Books
    Theme/topic: Rhyming words, Sea, Shapes,
    Suggested learning area: AC9EFLY09 (English – Foundation) AC9MFSP01 (Mathematics – Foundation) ACELA1439 (English – Foundation) ACMMG009 (Mathematics – Foundation)

    Shapes with Little Fish is a bright and engaging picture book that introduces young children to basic shapes through playful underwater adventures. The book helps early learners name, describe and trace shapes (AC9MFSP01, ACMMG009 – Foundation Year, Mathematics) through simple, rhythmic text (AC9EFLY09, ACELA1439 – Foundation Year, English), which also supports reading while fostering early geometric awareness. In addition, the cheerful character of Little Fish guides readers through a lively exploration of shape recognition in an accessible and interactive way.

  • One Is a Snail, Ten Is a Crab
     

    One Is a Snail, Ten Is a Crab

    Written by April Pulley Sayre and Jeffrey Sayre
    Illustrated by Randy Cecil
    Published by Walker Books
    Theme/topic: Addition, Comparison, Counting, Grouping, Multiplication,
    Suggested learning area: AC9MFN01 (Mathematics – Foundation) ACMNA001 (Mathematics – Foundation) ACMNA002 (Mathematics – Foundation) ACMNA031 (Mathematics – Year 2)

    This delightful and imaginative book introduces young readers to counting (ACMNA001, AC9MFN01 – Foundation Year, Mathematics) and basic multiplication concepts. By using the number of feet on various animals, the story encourages children to explore basic counting with feet (ACMNA002 – Foundation Year, Mathematics) and repeated addition, grouping, and arrays to represent numbers. This creative approach not only reinforces counting skills but also provides a playful foundation for understanding multiplication (ACMNA031 – Year 2, Mathematics). Additionally, the book supports early number recognition and sequencing as children practice counting and comparing quantities. With its vibrant illustrations and humorous scenarios, this book engages young learners while fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills in an enjoyable way.

  • We’re Going on a Bear Hunt
     

    We’re Going on a Bear Hunt

    Written by Michael Rosen
    Illustrated by Helen Oxenbury
    Published by Walker Books
    Suggested learning area: ACPMP008 (Health and Physical Education – Foundation)

    Michael Rosen, Helen Oxenbury. – Paperback (9780744523232) – ACPMP008 (Health Foundation)

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