Spunky Monkeys on Parade (Mathstart: Level 2

MathStart Level 2

by Lynne Cravath Stuart J. Murphy, Lynne Avril (Illustrator)

Book by Murphy, Stuart J.

Genres: Mathematics, Picture Books, Childrens, 1st Grade, Counting

32 pages, Library Binding

First published August 12, 1999

Reviews

[Becky B · Rating 4 out of 5]

A monkey parade with different groups of performers going by in groups of 2s, 3s, and 4s provide readers a chance to practice counting by these groupings.

I’ve seen books that have kids count by 2s or 5s or 10s, but very few that do the 3s or 4s. This definitely stands out for that aspect. The illustrations make the monkey parade entertaining and the book engaging. Little monkey lovers will likely want to read this over and over for all the monkeys.

[Jo Oehrlein · Rating 4 out of 5]

Skip counting by 2s, 3s, and 4s as a parade of animals marches by.

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book very lightly touches on skip counting, by 2s, 3s and 4s. Read in and of itself it's slightly entertaining. Used as a jumping off point it's much more.

My two littlest guys liked it for the pictures. The two older ones liked being able to skip count and we practiced doing it outside of the book. One said, "that's a GOOD book." I love math books that make them smile.

Fairly elementary stuff though - probably best used in first or second grade.

[Sydney · Rating 4 out of 5]

The title of this book clearly describes the content. It is about a group of monkeys in the circus and each page has a new talent portrayed. The colors are bright and vibrant. I enjoyed looking at the pictures while doing the counting. It doesn't count up by 1 like the typical counting book. It skips numbers so at first the reader counts by 2's then 3's and so on. It is a great way to either review skip counting or start learning it. I really liked this book and would recommend using it.

[Hatka Kecalovic · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book Spunky Monkeys on Parade by Stuart J. Murphy introduces students to the concept of multiplication. The book includes the concept of counting by twos. The book can also be used to introduce students to the concept on celebration and marching. This book can be used in first to fifth grade classrooms.

[Sharia A. · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is filled with bright pictures for students to use so that they can have guidance for counting by 2s, 3s, and 4s. This book is about a parade of monkeys that have instruments, objects, and the abilities to do flips and jumps. This book has many diagrams that can help students to visualize the way people can count and add numbers in patterns. I would use this book in 2nd or 3rd grade.

[Staci Browning · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book mainly because of how interactive it was with the readers. I enjoyed the creativeness of the story but I can still see this story being a benefit to those I teach. It helps readers recognize pattern and counting by numbers. I thought this would be a great teaching tool, especially for just introducing students to this specific style of counting and numbering.

[Mina Saeed · Rating 5 out of 5]

In this book the monkeys are having a parade but they are getting added on and thye are skip counting.
So use this when teaching how to skip count.
1st-3rd grade
They skip count by 2's 3's and 4's.

[Seth Lebaron · Rating 5 out of 5]

Skip counting yay. I don't think I had a book like this when I was a kid. This book will be great for students learn skip count when counting by 2s, 3s, and 4s. The students can compare to see if skip counting or rote counting is faster.

[Katie Plumley · Rating 5 out of 5]

* K-2nd

* Great introduction to skip counting for K-1st graders. Great introduction to repeated addition and beginning multiplication concepts for 2nd graders. Skip count the monkeys in the parade by twos, threes and fours.

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Here comes the monkey parade! In this book, students can practice counting by 2's, 3's, and 4's. it can be used in first or second grade. There are tips and activities teachers and parents can use in the back of the book.

[Sally · Rating 3 out of 5]

Skip-counting. It was eh.

[Chak · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good beginning math start book. Counting in groups.

[Larry Carter · Rating 4 out of 5]

this book is great for counting by 2,3 and 4. it is also a great book for rhyme. it shows how words that are spelled alike rhyme as well as those spelled differently.

[Alea Teeters · Rating 3 out of 5]

Did not notice it was for counting! I felt involved enough even without the math - a cute little illustration of the characters in a parade walking by, with an ending to make you smile.

[Sharon Schlup · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great intro and reinforcement book for skip counting!

[Haley · Rating 2 out of 5]

eck.

[Elanor]

All by herself!

[Lynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fun skip counting book for elementary years.