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Apples Not Orples: A Rule-Breaking Counting Book
32 pages, Hardcover
Published October 8, 2024
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R.A. Stephens
12 books17 followersR. A. Stephens is a teacher by day, writer, editor and publisher by night. She is passionate about the written word, what stories can do to take a reader to a new world and open our eyes to love, compassion, the bigger picture and much more. When not working, teaching or writing, she enjoys living in the country and spending time with her kids and cats. R. A. Stephens is a teacher and careers advisor and works with teenagers to help them think about their career past school. She is working on a large range of stories for children with a focus on science, mathematics and investigation. R.A. Stephens lives in country Queensland and writes from the experience of both city and country life.
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November 20, 2024
Are you a rule follower or a rule breaker?
“Apples Not Orples” is not just a book but a captivating journey into the world of mathematics. The story begins with the cat showing the animals that four books plus three books equals seven books. As the story unfolds, the animals face trickier questions, such as three bikes plus four scooters. This equation confuses the dog, who thinks the answer is seven booters. The cat's patient explanations and the engaging narrative keep the reader hooked.
This book is not just a tool for learning but a work of art. The vibrant and engaging illustrations make learning mathematics a delightful experience. I highly recommend this book to parents of young children or lower primary teachers. Next year, I will be using this awesome book to assist my tutoring students.
“Apples Not Orples” is not just a book but a captivating journey into the world of mathematics. The story begins with the cat showing the animals that four books plus three books equals seven books. As the story unfolds, the animals face trickier questions, such as three bikes plus four scooters. This equation confuses the dog, who thinks the answer is seven booters. The cat's patient explanations and the engaging narrative keep the reader hooked.
This book is not just a tool for learning but a work of art. The vibrant and engaging illustrations make learning mathematics a delightful experience. I highly recommend this book to parents of young children or lower primary teachers. Next year, I will be using this awesome book to assist my tutoring students.
November 5, 2025
When I heard this book explains algebra in easy terms I reached for it. Maths has never been my strong suit. Indeed, it's an easy clear explanation that even I can understand. Eight-year old grandson who has a Maths graduate parent gave it the thumbs up.
October 12, 2024
Two apples plus three oranges.
Does that make five orples?
NO! It's still two apples and three oranges.
Ever wondered why you can’t add things up that aren’t the same? Because apples and oranges can’t make orples! In this quirky counting book, readers will engage with all the different ways you can go WRONG in adding like terms. Written in a way that you can interact with the reader, this STEAM book explores several common algebra mistakes and how to avoid them.
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Wow - this book! What an incredibly fun way to cover maths, algebra and addition for young readers. I really loved how these concepts were approached and conveyed in an easy to understand way- throw in some laughs and interactions and collaboration with the reader, and they won’t even know they are learning! This is a must have for every classroom and school library!
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NO! It's still two apples and three oranges.
Ever wondered why you can’t add things up that aren’t the same? Because apples and oranges can’t make orples! In this quirky counting book, readers will engage with all the different ways you can go WRONG in adding like terms. Written in a way that you can interact with the reader, this STEAM book explores several common algebra mistakes and how to avoid them.
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Wow - this book! What an incredibly fun way to cover maths, algebra and addition for young readers. I really loved how these concepts were approached and conveyed in an easy to understand way- throw in some laughs and interactions and collaboration with the reader, and they won’t even know they are learning! This is a must have for every classroom and school library!
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February 8, 2025
My son loves maths and he found this extremely interesting he is 8. I like the illustrations by Carmen they are cute and vibrant!
For maths lovers!!
For maths lovers!!
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