Monster Musical Chairs (MathStart 1)

This book has a very good read-aloud rhythm. It's fun to read together and it's fun to count backwards. Nice illustrations. The math is in there (subtract 1 each time) but there is a good story line, too. From a parenting perspective, I like this book a lot. The illustrations show that the monsters who were "out" each round were disappointed, but not pouty or having hysterics. They ARE monsters, after all, and monsters don't always play well. Nice modeling of sportsmanship and good conduct.

One of the nicest children's books I've purchased lately. The story is simple, rhythmic, and a pleasure to read, the illustrations are highly entertaining, and my little guy picked up subtraction after a couple of times through. He still requests it several times every night, because it's highly entertaining.

Excellent book for teaching mathematical concept of matching one to one, noting how many are left over, using a children's game of musical chairs.

I read this book to my 4-year old grandson and he asked me to read it backwards so that they (the monsters) could win. James delighted in the Monsters getting back into the game rather than leaving it. Marcie Stockin

Both my almost four year old and my one year old love this book. The older one loves counting monsters and chairs, and I think the younger one just loves the illustrations. I love the illustrations, too. This book is a wonderful introduction to subtraction.