Coyotes All Around (MathStart 2)

Year 2003
Pages 40
Binding Paperback

Worth buying if: You use MathStart leveled stories for kindergarten math lessons.

Skip it if: You need a full curriculum resource rather than a 40-page picture book.

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Summary

Coyotes All Around (MathStart 2) follows a desert chase where kids count coyotes and apply simple addition and subtraction strategies; Murphy pairs an engaging narrative with bright HarperCollins illustrations to make number sense tangible in 40 pages.

Why this book now

Teachers and parents still seek classroom-ready, story-driven math books like Stuart J. Murphy's MathStart titles to build early numeracy with real-world scenarios and repeatable c.

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A playful MathStart picture book where Stuart J. Murphy uses a coyote-counting caper to teach early math concepts with humor and clear visuals.

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Best for readers who...

Good fit if you want...

  • You use MathStart leveled stories for kindergarten math lessons.
  • You want Stuart J. Murphy's playful coyote premise to practice addition/subtraction aloud.
  • If you want thoughtful reflections, the story centers on warm, domestic moments.

Maybe skip if...

  • You need a full curriculum resource rather than a 40-page picture book.
  • You expect advanced math beyond early counting and basic operations.
  • You need the newest edition, freshest examples, or the most current framing.

Mood / Vibe Tags

playful energetic classroom-friendly Quick read Published before 2020

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Exact edition: Paperback · ISBN-13 9780060515317

Worth buying if: You use MathStart leveled stories for kindergarten math lessons.

Skip it if: You need a full curriculum resource rather than a 40-page picture book.

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Reading commitment

Very quick Low time commitment

At 40 pages, this is a short group read-aloud or independent picture-session—perfect for a single lesson or quick bedtime math moment.

What stands out here

This HarperCollins Children's edition highlights MathStart's leveled approach and Stuart J. Murphy's author voice, with clear art and counting prompts for young learners.

Best way to approach it

Read aloud with pauses for counting and prediction, invite children to tally coyotes on each spread, then reinforce with simple hands-on objects or fingers.

Paperback: ISBN-13 9780060515317

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