Anna Nilsen

Who This Author Is

Anna Nilsen writes hands-on math books for young learners, using simple language and playful formats to build confidence with early arithmetic. Her title I Can Subtract: Flip-Card Fun with Subtracting Games combines short lessons with interactive flip-card activities designed to make subtraction tangible and enjoyable for beginners.

Nilsen’s approach emphasizes practice through play: bite-sized problems, repeating patterns, and game-like exercises that let children practice subtraction skills without lengthy explanations. The book’s 26-page layout and flip-card mechanics encourage repeated use, helping young readers move from counting to subtracting with steady, practical steps.

Author At A Glance

Best known for: Early math practice books • Interactive flip-card format • Simple subtraction games

Genres and themes: Children's educational • Math fundamentals • Activity-based learning

Who this author is best for: Great for parents and teachers seeking short, hands-on subtraction practice for young learners.

Start with I Can Subtract to judge pacing and reuse the flip-card games for small-group drills.

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  Kingfisher Books Ltd • 2000

• I can count 1 to 10

  Houghton Mifflin • 1999