ALA Booklist (Tue Jan 03 00:00:00 CST 2023)

This entry in the Mouse Math series takes on size comparison, with plucky rodent Albert going starry-eyed over a big bowl of fruit in the People Kitchen. Cousin Pete, sister Wanda, and Albert prep for the raid by strapping on their bags d being the smallest mouse, he gets the smallest bag. Meanwhile, a size comparison runs across the bottom of the page, picturing the bags, and the mice, in size order along with the captions "small," "smaller," and "smallest." That pattern is followed as the mice choose their fruit (a strawberry, grape, and blueberry), though Albert is not satisfied with that small prize. So he sews a series of bags, bigger and bigger, until he's ready to haul home the watermelon t ends up instead saving the day by bagging Groucho the cat. Size words are boldfaced throughout, activities are suggested in the back matter, and all along the way, Melmon's sweet Scarry-esque illustrations make the lessons go down easily. Other volumes in the series take on number sequence, 2D shapes, position words, and more.

School Library Journal (Mon Feb 06 00:00:00 CST 2023)

MAY, Eleanor . Albert's Bigger Than Big Idea . ISBN 978-1-57565-521-5 ; ISBN 978-1-57565-522-2 ; ISBN 978-1-57565-523-9 . LC 2012025474. MAY, Eleanor . Mice on Ice . ISBN 978-1-57565-527-7 ; ISBN 978-1-57565-528-4 ; ISBN 978-1-57565-529-1 . LC 2012029505. ea vol: illus. by Deborah Melmon. 32p. (Mouse Math Series). Kane Press . 2013. PLB $22.60; pap. $7.95; ebook $16.95. PreS-Gr 2 These books continue the adventures of mouse siblings Wanda and Albert as they explore math concepts hidden in brightly colored illustrations. The stories take them to the ice rink and the attic in their home, and introduce readers to their cousin, Pete. By listening to or reading about Albert and Wanda's math-centered adventures, early learners see how to best tackle problems and find solutions. The harmonious and appealing text and illustrations present many opportunities for discussion of other topics, such as helping others, staying safe, getting along with siblings and friends, completing chores before play, and thinking about the best way to solve problems. Janene Corbin, Rosebank Elementary School, Nashville, TN

Horn Book (Tue Jan 03 00:00:00 CST 2023)

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.