When Ant receives a special invitation to dine with Lion, she is ready to be on her best behavior. During dessert, the other guests do not mind their manners, and by the time the dessert cake reaches Ant, barely a crumb is left for her to share with the King! Baking a cake seems like the perfect way to make it up to him . . . until the other guests turn her kind gesture into a contest. Exactly how many cakes are fit for a king?
Let them eat cake! This delicious tale inspires readers to divide-
and conquer-
elemental math ideasMATTHEW McELLIGOTT is the author of several books for children, includingThe Lion's Share,Absolutely Not, andBackbeard and the Birthday Suit. He teaches at Sage College and also visits elementary schools around the country. He lives in New York.
www.mattmcelligott.com
*Captivating ink and watercolor illustrations. . . reinforce the mathematical theme with humor and detail. . . The results are terrific. School Library Journal, starred review
*The handsome watercolor-and-ink illustrations are as gently funny as the story. Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Lively illustrations amplify the story's slapstick humor and will easily entertain story hour crowds. Booklist
McElligott is a triple threat: a sturdy storyteller, a stylish draftsman and a thoughtful wit who makes math funny. Publishers Weekly
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