By: Ana Crespo / Illustrated by: Giovana Medeiros

Yo tengo ms.

Ahora en edicin bilinge ingls-espaol! Los mellizos La y Luis siempre discuten para ver quin tiene ms de su merienda favorita. Podrn estos hermanos usar las matemticas y compartir un poco para saber quin tiene razn? Una exploracin divertida sobre la medicin, el conteo y la estimacin, con personajes brasileo-estadounidenses y un glosario de palabras en portugus.

Los libros de la serie Cuentos matemticos celebran las aventuras diarias de nios que usan las matemticas mientras juegan, construyen y descubren el mundo que los rodea. Historias divertidas y actividades prcticas facilitan que tanto los nios como los adultos exploren juntos las matemticas de la vida diaria. Fue desarrollada junto a expertos en el currculum STEM, pertenecientes a TERC Inc., organizacin sin fines de lucro, bajo una subvencin otorgada por Heising-Simons Foundation.

Lus likes to brag but when he insists he’s got more snacks than Lia, can his sister prove him wrong? Is a bag of biscoitos de polvilho really more than a pair of coxinhas de galinha?

This warm, inclusive introduction to measurement and comparison is part of the Storytelling Math series. Get in on the ground floor of learning with this series that combines essential math topics, diverse characters, and engaging stories!

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Author & Illustrator

Ana Crespo, author

Originally from Brazil, Ana Crespo moved to the United States to pursue a master’s degree in education. Ana is the author of The Sock Thief: A Soccer Story, which won an International Latino Book Award, and the My Emotions & Me series.

Read more about Ana.

Giovana Medeiros, illustrator

Originally from Brazil, Giovana Medeiros is now a freelance illustrator based in Lisbon, Portugal. She is the illustrator of Running on Sunshine, In the Garden, and several other children’s books from publishers around the world.

Read more about Giovana.

Awards & Honors

• A 2021 Mathical Award Winner
• An International Latino Book Award Silver Medalist (Best Educational Children’s Picture Book [English or Bilingual] category)
• PBS Southern California, “10 of Our Favorite Math Picture Books for Kids”

Editorial Reviews

Publishers Weekly

A classic sibling debate sets the stage for this effective, child-led exploration of measurement methods. After Lia and Lus visit their familys store to get their favorite Brazilian snacks, they wonder: is Luss one bag of tapioca biscuits more than Lias two chicken croquettes? In text sprinkled with Portuguese words (a glossary with a pronunciation guide is included at the end), the two children go back and forth, counting, comparing, and measuring: She has two croquettes. Lus has only one bag of biscuits. Maybe Lia does have more.// Or maybe not… Lus has… 98, 99, 100 biscuits. Eventually, Lia discovers who has more by weight and finds a way for each child to have an equal amount. Medeiross cheery, colorful digital illustrations capture the childrens frustration, concentration, and joy. Includes four additional adult-led activities to encourage children to think more about measurement and comparison.

Children’s Literature

Lia y Lus: Quin Tiene Ms? / Lia and Luis: Who Has More?

Join siblings Lia and Luis as they explore the math concepts of comparing and measuring in this bilingual picture book written in both English and Spanish. Lia usually does not mind when her brother Luis brags. After they pick out Brazilian treats from their familys store and Luis starts to brag about having more, Lia does not like his bragging. Lia notices that Luis bag of tapioca biscuits is bigger than her bag of croquettes. Lia assumes that means he must have more than her. But then Lia notices that she has two croquettes and Luis only has one bag of biscuits so maybe she has more. The children decide to use a kitchen scale to weigh their treats. Lias croquettes weigh more so she has more! Luis feels sad about this result so Lia takes a bite of one of her croquettes. The scale balances and the two have equal amounts of treats! The math component of the book is straightforward and relatable for young children. The main text is written in both English and Spanish but the captions also include Portuguese. There is a glossary, exploring the math, and try this section at the back of the book. This book is a part of the storytelling math series. The illustrations are large and simple. This would make a great addition to an early childhood classroom or a home library!

Downloadables

Download the CoverDownload the Activity Kit (English)Download the Activity Kit (Portuguese)Download the Activity Kit (Spanish)

Details

Spanish Bilingual Paperback
ISBN: 978-1-62354-208-5

Spanish BilingualHardcover
ISBN: 978-1-62354-207-8

Ages: 3-6
Page count: 32
91/2 x 91/2

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