By Doris Fisher and Dani Sneed
Illustrated by Karen Lee
Sylvan Dell Publishing
www.SylvanDellPublishing
976 Houston Northcutt Blvd., Suite 3
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
877-958-2600
One Odd Day is a story of a young boy who awakens to find everything in odd numbers. Seeing only odd numbers on his clock, he attempts to go through his day, but he observes some very strange happenings. As you read this humorous and engaging story, you will find activities that are extensions of the book, including: grouping odd numbers, finding odd objects in the story, making an odd creature, and using a number grid to find odd numbers.
The book is intended for ages 4 to 8. It can be used in a variety of homeschooling methods and with many different learning styles. It is sold in hardback for $15.95. Additional learning links and teacher activities can be accessed from the Sylvan Dell Publishing website.
I enjoyed the book very much. It provided an interesting starting point for teaching the concept of odd numbers and the meaning of the word "odd." The creative text and illustrations hold the attention of children while giving them an opportunity to act upon what they hear and learn in the story.
This is a product that I can recommend without any reservations. There is nothing within this story that I would want to change. It provides a humorous way to learn the concepts of odd and even and will be one of your child's favorite books to read!
Product review by Christy Sensenig, The Old Schoolhouse Magazine, LLC, July 2007
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