Mathematickles!: fun poems to tickle your funny bone    by Betsy Franco & Steven Salerno Order:  USA  Can Margaret K. McElderry, 2003 (2003) Hardcover     Reviewed by Hilary Williamson The concept behind Mathematickles! reminds me of Rebus rhymes for mathematics. Very simple poems include mathematical symbols and operations to present the seasons, as in 'apples + worms = sweet tunnels'. It's a bit of a stretch for a mathematical purist (especially the multiplications and divisions), but kids are likely to enjoy playing with the ideas, and might even learn very basic math concepts in the process. I like '1/2 w = v = flying geese' mostly because their V flight lifts my spirits whenever I'm lucky enough to spot migrating geese. Being a catlover, I appreciate 'kitten + leaves + branches - meow = pussy willow', and puddles divided by raindrops do indeed result in circles. It's all very silly and exuberant, but it's also a fresh way of looking at the natural world around us. Speaking of which, I am really looking forward to 'hammock shade + lemonade = perfectly lazy summer day'. Note: Opinions expressed in reviews and articles on this site are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of BookLoons. Find more Kids books on our Shelves or in our book Reviews