Mrs. Wiggles and the Numbers: Read Aloud Counting Picture Book

by Lisa Konkol

Overview

In a schoolhouse far away, magic blew the fields of hay. Mrs. Wiggles stood alone. Long ago, her class had grown. Then one day, she heard a sound-numbers leaping to the ground.

At an early age, children have big imaginations and eagerly embrace new ideas. Mrs. Wiggles is the best way to introduce children to the world of math. Bold and vibrant numbers fill this playful schoolhouse and delight your child with each page turn. Lisa Konkol's exciting illustrations are sure to tickle little ones for hours of read-aloud fun.

Your child will enjoy . . .

• Rhyming text that helps children quickly memorize and recognize numbers
• Each number is unique and has value
• Realizing that numbers can solve problems
• Standing together, everyone is worth more

Mrs. Wiggles and the Numbers makes counting fun! An exciting book to delight your child or baby as they learn to love numbers. This book will amuse everyone, with many subtleties for older children and adults.

Gift the book to every little one's library.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781735919621
Publisher:	Lisa Konkol Gallery, LLC
Publication date:	02/01/2023
Series:	Mrs. Wiggles and the Numbers
Pages:	34
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.25(d)
Age Range:	2 - 7 Years

About the Author

Lisa Konkol is a writer/illustrator who has worked in STEM fields for over thirty years. She creates books that make children laugh and encourages a love of math and reading. Lisa was designated a Master Artist by the American Juried Art Salon. She has a business degree from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Lisa wrote the book, "Who's Behind the Mask?" in 2020 during the pandemic to help little ones overcome their fear of facial coverings. For more information, visit her website at www.lisakonkol.com.

Editorial Reviews

2023-01-23
A schoolteacher introduces readers to the concept of zero in Konkol’s second picture book.

Mrs. Wiggles may be a teacher without a class, but her work isn’t over. As she stands in front of her blackboard one day, the numbers written on it come alive and leap to the ground. The newly animated numerals need educating, so Mrs. Wiggles calls the roll, thus prompting the numbers to introduce themselves to the reader by their names. The reader meets the numbers, from One (“I am One, amazing me!”) to Nine (“I am Nine, a sleepy head”), each with its own distinct personality. Zero suddenly emerges and confesses that they don’t always know where they fit in. With the help of classmates, Zero can find a way to be more than nothing and help the others improve themselves. Konkol’s simple picture book (following Who’s Behind the Mask, 2020) is a helpful introduction to numerals and the concept of two-digit numbers. However, Konkol misses an opportunity to tie the numbers’ personalities to their numerical values and to include easily countable items in her accompanying illustrations. The details in some illustrations are so subtle as to be easily missed, such as the seven small rosettes on Mrs. Wiggles’ teacup when she meets polite Seven. The images themselves are often colorful and child-friendly, although Konkol’s choice to position Two on the toilet is somewhat questionable.

An imaginative and potentially useful teaching tool despite occasional puzzling graphics.

Kirkus Reviews