Review by Booklist Review
In this entry in the Mouse Math series, two little mice, Albert and Wanda, ask their mother if they can invite friends to play. The mousier the merrier, she replies. On their way to find Leo and Lucy, they run across other mice and extend the invitation to them all. As the number of guests gradually rises, so does Wanda's anxiety level about Mom's reaction, despite Albert's reminder, the mousier the merrier. But when their mother sees 15 little mice, she knows just what to do. The pleasant, childlike story is simply told and punctuated by the title phrase. Created in ink, pencil, and watercolor and digitally enhanced, the artwork is lively and expressive. Fun Activities are appended, and while the suggestions are varied, many involve counting, a concept well supported by the story and illustrations. A cheerful addition to the growing list of math-related picture books.--Phelan, Carolyn Copyright 2010 Booklist
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Review by School Library Journal Review
PreS-K-These titles present basic concepts, thinking skills, and reading skills all wrapped up in engaging stories starring mouse siblings Wanda and Albert. The concepts include position words, counting, comparing numbers, and one-to-one correspondence. The stories involve math adventures at home, school, the playground, and the library. The text and illustrations are appealing. Not only do the adorable mice introduce math, but they also share lessons about helping others, staying safe, getting along with siblings and friends, completing chores, and thinking about the best way to solve problems. "Fun Activities" are appended to each title. Libraries in need of math concept books with eye-catching artwork should consider these books first purchases.-Janene Corbin, Rosebank Elementary School, Nashville, TN (c) Copyright 2012. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Review by Horn Book Review
Living in the walls of a "people house," mouse siblings Wanda and Albert have various adventures with their friends. Each purposeful story serves to illustrate a math concept, including number sequencing and comparing sizes, with some concepts allowing more variety of examples than others. The cheerful mice are aptly illustrated by softly colored, well-delineated art. Two activity pages are appended. [Review covers these Mouse Math titles: Count Off, Squeak Scouts!, Albert's Bigger Than Big Idea, Albert's Amazing Snail, Mice on Ice, The Mousier the Merrier!, Albert Keeps Score, and The Right Place for Albert.] (c) Copyright 2013. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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