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  • Published: 12 February 2019
  • ISBN: 9781580899468
  • Imprint: Charlesbridge Children
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 40
  • RRP: $19.99

Which One Doesn't Belong?

Playing with Shapes




Talking math with your child is simple and even entertaining with this better approach to shapes!

Talking math with your child is simple and even entertaining with this better approach to shapes!

Written by a celebrated math educator, this innovative inquiry encourages critical thinking and sparks memorable mathematical conversations. Children and their parents answer the same question about each set of four shapes: "Which one doesn't belong?" There's no one right answer--the important thing is to have a reason why. Kids might describe the shapes as squished, smooshed, dented, or even goofy. But when they justify their thinking, they're talking math! Winner of the Mathical Book Prize for books that inspire children to see math all around them.

"This is one shape book that will both challenge readers' thinking and encourage them to think outside the box."--Kirkus Reviews, STARRED review

  • Published: 12 February 2019
  • ISBN: 9781580899468
  • Imprint: Charlesbridge Children
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 40
  • RRP: $19.99

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  • Mathical Book Prize Winner
  • "How can I recommend this highly enough? . . . Which One Doesn't Belong? is a glorious book for adults and children to explore together."--Dr. Eugenia Cheng, Senior Lecturer of Pure Mathematics at the University of Sheffield
  • "Danielson's book reveals the wonder and freedom of expression that many children don't often experience in mathematics. A single, simple question puts children in a position to speak mathematically even at early ages. Ask students of all ages 'Which one doesn't belong?' and revel in the reasoning and conversation that results."--Dan Meyer, math expert and internationally recognized speaker