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Name: 12 ways to get to 11
Author: Eve Merriam

With playful examples, the book guides children through twelve ways to combine numbers that total eleven. From circus peanut shells to popcorn pieces, each scenario offers an easy addition exercise, making counting fun and relatable.

First publish date: 1993

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Eve Merriam

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