Book

Name/Author/Copyright
May, E. (2013). Albert Is Not
Scared. New York: The Kane
Press.

Cleary, B.P. (2013). A

Fractions Goal-Parts of a
Whole. Minneapolis, MN:
Millbrook Press.

Neuschwander, C. (1997). Sir

Synopsis

Common Cory Standard(s)

Addressed
This text introduces direction K.G.A.1
vocabulary. The vocabulary
Describe objects in the
words are highlighted and can environment using names of
be used to support math skills shapes, and describe the
as the vocabulary is
relative positions of these
introduced.
objects using terms such as
above, below, beside, in front
of, behind, and next to.
This rhymed text is a fun way 1.G.A.3
to introduce fractions and
Partition circles and
would be a great way for
rectangles into two and four
students to picture parts of a
equal shares, describe the
whole.
shares using the words
halves, fourths, and quarters,
and use the phrases half of,
fourth of, and quarter of.
Describe the whole as two of,
or four of the shares.
Understand for these
examples that decomposing
into more equal shares creates
smaller shares.
2.G.A.3
Partition circles and
rectangles into two, three, or
four equal shares, describe
the shares using the words
halves, thirds, half of, a third
of, etc., and describe the
whole as two halves, three
thirds, four fourths.
Recognize that equal shares
of identical wholes need not
have the same shape.
3.NF.A.1
Understand a fraction 1/b as
the quantity formed by 1 part
when a whole is partitioned
into b equal parts; understand
a fraction a/b as the quantity
formed by a parts of size 1/b.
This tale introduces geometry 7.G.B.4

Cumference and the First

Round Table. Watertown,
MA: Charlesbridge.

Einhorn, E. (2014). Fractions

in Disguise. Watertown, MA:
Charlesbridge.

in a fun and engaging way. It

is the tale of how diameter,
radius, and circumference
came to be known as
different parts of the circle. It
briefly touches on other
shapes as well.

Know the formulas for the

area and circumference of a
circle and use them to solve
problems; give an informal
derivation of the relationship
between the circumference
and area of a circle.
This text would be used
prior to this point. It
introduces the names and
explains what each
measurement is.
This is an excellent book on
1.G.A.3
fractions and how they can be Partition circles and
written in different ways.
rectangles into two and four
The only problem is the
equal shares, describe the
author calls it reducing
shares using the words
fractions instead of
halves, fourths, and quarters,
simplifying them which could and use the phrases half of,
be confusing to students.
fourth of, and quarter of.
Describe the whole as two of,
or four of the shares.
Understand for these
examples that decomposing
into more equal shares creates
smaller shares.
2.G.A.3
Partition circles and
rectangles into two, three, or
four equal shares, describe
the shares using the words
halves, thirds, half of, a third
of, etc., and describe the
whole as two halves, three
thirds, four fourths.
Recognize that equal shares
of identical wholes need not
have the same shape.
3.NF.A.1
Understand a fraction 1/b as
the quantity formed by 1 part
when a whole is partitioned
into b equal parts; understand

Markel, M. (2009).
Tyrannosaurus Math.
Berkeley, CA: Tricycle Press.

Murphy, P.J. (2008). Adding

Puppies and Kittens.
Berkeley Heights, NJ:
Enslow Publishing.

Introduction to counting by
ones, twos, and fives.
Introduces greater than/less
than, multiplication,
fractions, geometry, and
estimation. There isnt a lot
of detail but it has pictures
that would help with
introduction and math
vocabulary.
Introduces addition
vocabulary such as sum and
addend. Shows different
methods for addition;
counting on, one more, and
doubles.

Cleary, B.P. (2012). A Dollar,

a Penny, How Much and
How Many? Minneapolis,
MN: Millbrook Press.

Simple introduction to
money, its value, and how to
use different combinations as
equalities.

Pistoia, S. (2014). Fractions.

Mankato, MN: The Childs
World.

Introduces fraction
vocabulary and different
reasons for using fractions.
Discusses why each part has
to be equal and not divided in
anyway the divider wishes.

a fraction a/b as the quantity

formed by a parts of size 1/b.
3.NF.A.3
Explain equivalence of
fractions in special cases, and
compare fractions by
reasoning about their size.
K.CC.C.6
Identify whether the number
of objects in one group is
greater than, less than, or
equal to the number of
objects in another group, e.g.,
by using matching and
counting strategies.

K.CC.A.2
Count forward beginning
from a given number within
the known sequence (instead
of having to begin at 1).
1.OA.C.5
Relate counting to addition
and subtraction (e.g., by
counting on 2 to add 2).
2.MD.C.8
Solve word problems
involving dollar bills,
quarters, dimes, nickels, and
pennies, using $ and
symbols appropriately.
Example: If you have 2 dimes
and 3 pennies, how many
cents do you have?
1.G.A.3
Partition circles and
rectangles into two and four
equal shares, describe the
shares using the words
halves, fourths, and quarters,
and use the phrases half of,
fourth of, and quarter of.

Dalton, J. (2006). Making

Change at the Fair. New
York: Scholastic.

This text uses money to count

up. The student should have
background knowledge of
numbers to 50 prior to doing
this activity. Questioning can
be used to find out why the
students in this book gave the
change they gave.

Stamper, J.B. (2003). Go,

Fractions! New York:
Grosset & Dunlap.

Introduction to fractions.
This text talks more about
soccer than fractions but it
could be an engaging way to
introduce a topic to students
who may be intimidated by
them.
This text introduces weight
vocabulary. It also talks
about the different ways you

Sargent, B. (2005). How

Heavy Is It? New York:
Scholastic.

Describe the whole as two of,

or four of the shares.
Understand for these
examples that decomposing
into more equal shares creates
smaller shares.
2.G.A.3
Partition circles and
rectangles into two, three, or
four equal shares, describe
the shares using the words
halves, thirds, half of, a third
of, etc., and describe the
whole as two halves, three
thirds, four fourths.
Recognize that equal shares
of identical wholes need not
have the same shape.
3.NF.A.1
Understand a fraction 1/b as
the quantity formed by 1 part
when a whole is partitioned
into b equal parts; understand
a fraction a/b as the quantity
formed by a parts of size 1/b.
2.MD.C.8
Solve word problems
involving dollar bills,
quarters, dimes, nickels, and
pennies, using $ and
symbols appropriately.
Example: If you have 2 dimes
and 3 pennies, how many
cents do you have?
3.NF.A.1
Understand a fraction 1/b as
the quantity formed by 1 part
when a whole is partitioned
into b equal parts; understand
a fraction a/b as the quantity
formed by a parts of size 1/b.
K.MD.A.1
Describe measurable
attributes of objects, such as

may describe the weight of

different objects.

length or weight. Describe

several measurable attributes
of a single object.