Bears Odd, Bears Even

This beginning to read book illustrates the math concepts of even and odd. Using short sentences, rhymes, and repetition, Ziefert has presented a good book which is both educational and fun. In addition to teaching about math, Bears ODD, Bears EVEN will encourage children to read on their own, as it utilizes words they may already know, plus new challenges. Each two-page spread features large text, plenty of white space around the words, and illustrations that provide some visual clues to the concept being introduced. As they read this text, children are asked questions and given the opportunity to reinforce the learning process. In addition to learning to distinguish between odd and even, children are presented with some basic numeral concepts. The final page features a section on more math fun in which children are encouraged to explore their world using numbers. Ziefert, the creator of Viking’s ‘Hello Reading’ series, has scored another hit.