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Lina Chopra Haldar

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Lina Chopra Haldar writes children’s books that weave math and storytelling together to spark curiosity and inspire young readers to see themselves as confident mathematical thinkers. She draws on 20+ years of experience in STEM education as a classroom teacher, researcher, evaluator, and curriculum developer, and she holds a Ph.D. in mathematics education from the University of California, Berkeley. She lives in Berkeley, California, with her husband, two children, and Elvis—their parti poodle and king of the pack.

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Average rating: 4.71 · 146 ratings · 119 reviews · 1 distinct work • Similar authors

Dear Math, We're Not Friends
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Lina Chopra Haldar (Goodreads Author),

Teresa Martínez (Illustrator)

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Lina Haldar rated a book it was amazing Wanderers: A Walk Through Time and Transportation by Julia Moss (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
I love this book! There are SO many children’s books about vehicles, but I haven’t seen anything quite like Wanderers. It takes kids through the history of transportation, illustrating all the amazing ways we move have changed over time. The rhyming ...more
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I really loved this one. The story makes the balikbayan box feel so much bigger than the things packed inside it, and I loved getting a glimpse into a Filipino tradition I didn’t know much about. The illustrations are gorgeous, and the whole book lef ...more
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Lina Haldar rated a book it was amazing Ms. Swirly's Compliment Machine by Jana Mattern (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Such a fun book! The whole idea is so silly in the best way, and I loved the message about how easy it can be to make someone’s day a little brighter. The illustrations are hilarious and make this such a great read-aloud.
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Lina Haldar rated a book it was amazing Mags MacDonald Had a Jetpack by Jen MacGregor (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
I love everything about this book! It is a clever, funny reinvention of one of my childhood favorites! Mags’s over-the-top inventions make for plenty of laughs, while the ending gives the story the sweetness that I adore in picture books. This book i ...more
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Lina Haldar rated a book it was amazing My Neighborhood by Delano Brown	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Such a warm, joyful book about two brothers moving through their neighborhood and taking in everything around them. I especially loved the relationship between the brothers and all the little moments of connection along the way.
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Lina Haldar rated a book it was amazing Juni and the Anything Tree by Hayley Lowe	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Such a sweet and fun book! I loved Juni’s imagination and how the story shows the magic kids can create when they’re given the space to dream big.
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Love everything about this beautifully illustrated book about family and traditions. And the car's name is Pico Nights!!!!! Amazing! ...more
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Lina Haldar rated a book it was amazing A Hanbok for Hana: (A Korean Chuseok Picture Book About Family, Traditions, and Community for Kids Ages 3-7) by Korena Di Roma Howley (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Such a lovely story about holding onto what matters while making room for something new. Hana’s journey is full of heart, and the illustrations are absolutely beautiful.
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A tender, beautifully illustrated story about family, tradition, and staying connected across distance. Warm, heartfelt, and lovely from beginning to end.
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