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My Half Day (Arbordale Collection) Paperback – Picture Book, June 17, 2008

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 54 ratings

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The wacky fun continues as a young boy awakens to find a half-head of hair. After chugging down his glass of milk that’s two-thirds gooey paste, he and his friend are off to camp for a day of fraction fun and an out-of-this world soccer game. The first two books in the series, One Odd Day and My Even Day, won a Learning Magazine’s 2008 Teachers’ Choice Award for Children’s Books. As with the series’ other books, the imaginative illustrations are sure to please young readers as they scour the pages for countless oddities hidden in the art! The “For Creative Minds” learning section includes “Fractions Around Us” and “A Special Pizza” Party activities.
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This is a must have for the elementary school library. For kids who are just learning fractions or are struggling with them, this would be a handy book to have. It's much more fun than flashcards. --The Reading Tub

Doris Fisher and Dani Sneed have written another wonderful book that makes math FUN for children. Bravo to the authors and illustrator for creating a big, colorful book about a topic that isn't always so entertaining. --Carmen Bredeson

Learning fractions can be lots more fun for children if there’s a fun, imaginative book to help. “My Half Day,” written by Doris Fisher and Dani Sneed, is such a book. --Craig Daily Press

About the Author

Doris Fisher (Happy Birthday to Whooo?, My Half Day, One Odd Day, and My Even Day) loves writing in verse. She has written a biography, Kelly Clarkson, and a six book series, Grammar All-Stars: The Parts of Speech for Gareth Stevens. Doris is a member of the Society for Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. Her children's writing includes fiction, nonfiction, poetry, word puzzles and mazes. She has been published in various children's magazines including Babybug, Highlights for Children, and Wee Ones Magazine. Doris and her husband live in the Houston, Texas area. They have two grown children.

ani Sneed (One Odd Day, My Even Day and My Half Day) is a mother of three, full-time engineer, part-time writer and former substitute teacher. While teaching, Dani enjoyed explaining math in silly, but memorable, ways. Oddly enough, she was inspired to co-author One Odd Day based on a conversation she had with an elementary school librarian. My Even Day is a natural follow on to that quite odd book and there may even be a fraction of a book in the future! Dani has written several articles for Highlights for Children and five merit badge books for Boy Scouts of America including Chemistry, Environmental Science, and Geology, and is working on more. She has two co-authored bilingual books; Confetti Eggs / Cascarones and / Papel Picado. Dani lives in the suburbs of Houston with her family which includes a dog, Muffin and a cat, Cupcake. They are currently looking for a pet to name Biscuit.

Award-winning illustrator Karen Jones began her career as a storyboard artist and editorial illustrator but it wasn't until she had children of her own that she discovered her true artistic passion: children's illustration. In addition to Midnight Madness at the Zoo, Karen has illustrated One Odd Day, My Even Day and My Half Day for Arbordale. She has also written and illustrated ABC Safari. Karen and her family live outside of Raleigh, NC. Karen's children join her on many research trips to museums, zoos and aquariums-a tough job, but someone has to do it!

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Arbordale Publishing; Illustrated edition (June 17, 2008)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1934359297
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1934359297
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 - 8 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 530L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Kindergarten - Preschool
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.9 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.65 x 0.22 x 9.96 inches
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Once a kindergarten teacher, I loved reading picture books to my classes. I also love crayons and creative crafts of all kinds. I'm thrilled to have published picture books and love writing these mini masterpieces. Nothing is better than to hear a voice say, "Read it again!"

I've also been published in many children's magazines and create word puzzles of all kinds.I live in a suburb of Houston, TX with my husband and Maltese named Princess Puppy. I grew up in Tulsa, OK and have two grown children.

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Customers find this book educational and entertaining for young students. They find the concept fun and engaging, with a storyline that offers opportunities to discuss fractions. The illustrations are described as cute and well-received. Many customers consider it a great read-aloud on the 90th day of school.

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6 customers mention "Educational value"6 positive0 negative

Customers find the book helpful for math teachers and homeschoolers. It helps kids get used to hearing fraction language, and is a good way to start or sum up a unit on fractions. The last pages are the best for educational use, and it's a good read for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grades.

"...Super easy read aloud with very little planning involved. Great for homeschool too!" Read more

"...A must for every math teacher!" Read more

"...The kids think this is hysterical! A great way to start or sum up a unit on fractions." Read more

"...The last pages were the best for educational use." Read more

5 customers mention "Entertainment value"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book entertaining and engaging for younger students. They say it's a good interactive resource for learning fractions, as the storyline provides opportunities for discussion and thought-provoking activities.

"...It is funny and engaging." Read more

"...The storyline offers opportunities to discuss fractions and get students thinking...." Read more

"The concept is fun and entertaining for younger students and gets the point across, especially for odd and even numbers ...." Read more

"Excellent book and love the illustrations! This series is such a fun series...." Read more

4 customers mention "Humor"4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's humor. They find it engaging and say kids find it hysterical.

"...It is funny and engaging." Read more

"...Each page is full of fractions but they don't distract from the hilarious story!..." Read more

"This is a funny book about a boy who wakes to find that fractions have taken over his life (he only has half a head of hair, etc.)..." Read more

"Funny fractions!..." Read more

3 customers mention "Illustrations"3 positive0 negative

Customers like the illustrations. They say the book is cute and fun.

"...My students truly enjoyed it. The illustrations are funny and my students enjoyed how interactive it is...." Read more

"This book is so cute. Each page is full of fractions but they don't distract from the hilarious story!..." Read more

"...This series is such a fun series. Karen Lee does wonderful illustrations for Highlight as well as the books." Read more

3 customers mention "Read aloud"3 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy reading the book aloud. They say it's a good read-aloud on the 90th day of school.

"This is a fun read aloud when kids are starting learning about fractions. It is funny and engaging." Read more

"...Super easy read aloud with very little planning involved. Great for homeschool too!" Read more

"This was a great read aloud on the 90th day of school! We celebrated the half way point." Read more

3 customers mention "Rhyming"3 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the rhyming story. They mention that fractions are mentioned in the book, but not always clearly represented in the pictures. However, they find the fractions funny and don't distract from the story.

"This book is so cute. Each page is full of fractions but they don't distract from the hilarious story!..." Read more

"Fractions are mentioned in this rhyming story, but it wasn't always clearly represented in the pictures...." Read more

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  • Michele van der Veen
    5.0 out of 5 stars grade 1/2
    Reviewed in Canada on March 17, 2014
    I like it because it was funny- A
    His hair wasn't the same at the end-B
    The alien part is cool. - C