Books like The Counting Race by Margaret McNamara
Margaret McNamara’s _The Counting Race_ is a playful addition to the Robin Hill School series that brings a school contest to life. Mrs. Connor tasks her first‑grade students with counting to ten in less than one second. The children collaborate, experimenting with counting strategies, and ultimately stumble upon a creative approach that outpaces the stopwatch. This delightful tale showcases the value of teamwork, problem–solving, and a love of learning in a classroom setting.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Margaret McNamara
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