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Me and the Measure of Things Hardcover – Picture Book, August 20, 2019

by Joan Sweeney (Author), Katie Kath (Illustrator)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 136 ratings
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Now with new art by Katie Kath (illustrator of Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer), this easy-to-understand introduction teaches children how to quantify the things in their daily routines. They'll learn all about the tools they need to measure--rulers, scales, pencils, and cups--as well as the language to express what they find. Readers will soon have the answers to their questions--how far, how tall, and how small? Me and the Measure of Things joins the other repackages in Joan Sweeney's popular Me...series--Me on the Map, Me and My Place in Space, Me and My Amazing Body, Me and My Family Tree, Me Counting Time, and Me and My Senses. 
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  1. Reading age
    3 - 7 years
  2. Part of series
    Me
  3. Print length
    32 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Preschool - 2
  6. Lexile measure
    AD590L
  7. Dimensions
    9.25 x 0.3 x 9.25 inches
  8. Publisher
    Knopf Books for Young Readers
  9. Publication date
    August 20, 2019
  10. ISBN-10
    1984829599
  11. ISBN-13
    978-1984829597
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The energetic narrator of "Me Counting Time and "Me on the Map is back, this time introducing young readers to the units of measure. What's the difference between a cup and an ounce? What gets measured in bushels and when do you use a scale? Easy-to-understand text and playful corresponding illustrations teach children the differences between wet and dry measurements, weight, size, and length. And all information is conveyed in a unique kid's-eye perspective, using everyday objects and situations. "Me and the Measure of Things makes measurement fun-and comprehensible!

"From the Hardcover edition.

About the Author

Joan Sweeney grew up in Toledo, Ohio. In addition to Me and the Measure of Things, she wrote Me on the Map, Me and My Place in Space, Me and My Amazing Body, Me and My Family Tree, Me Counting Time and Me and My Senses. She used to spend Saturday mornings taking free art classes at the Toledo Museum of Art. She has three "grown-up" children and five grandchildren. Joan Sweeney passed away in March 2017.

Katie Kath earned an MFA from the Savannah College of Art and Design and works as a freelance illustrator. She is the illustrator of the middle grade favorite Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer. You can learn more about her work at ktkath.com. Or follow her on Instagram at KatieKathDraws, or on Twitter at @kathk_me.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Knopf Books for Young Readers; Illustrated edition (August 20, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1984829599
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1984829597
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD590L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.25 x 0.3 x 9.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 136 ratings

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
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Sam R.
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic learning book!
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2022
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My son was not interested in learning about measurements because let’s face it there are a ton to learn about and it get kinda confusing. This book is awesome and goes through all the measurements and then has a measurement table in the back that can be used for reference.
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DC Book Angel
5.0 out of 5 stars This series is worth giving as a whole
Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2023
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I bought this as a present for my nephew who is 100% all in on numbers and it came highly recommended. I was giving him a level and a measuring tape for his 5th birthday (super safe presents for an older brother who likes tools) and thought these would make a nice preamble. Sure enough, six months later, he is still rattling off the titles of all three, and insists on having them read to him several times a week. His aunt, a first grade teacher and reading specialist, says they're a great dovetail to the kinds of things they teach in first grade.
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Vivien
5.0 out of 5 stars Another great resource
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2021
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Very informative! Wonderful illustrations!
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Jena Valencia
4.0 out of 5 stars Good
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2024
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The product itself is great, however the book came to me ripped. Instead of going through the hassle of returning i just taped it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for elementary grade school children
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2011
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Speedy shipment. The book was in great condition. I love the books by this author because they are perfect for elementary grades, especially English Language Learners because they provide lots of pictures and they are written in friendly formats.
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Tawny
5.0 out of 5 stars Well-written
Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2018
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I highly recommend this book. It is so well-written. It explains measuring MUCH better than I could have done on my own. It also arrived on-time and in great condition.
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Lisa Williams
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2015
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Great book for my kindergarten measurement unit!!!
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W. Clay
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2016
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Good learning tool.
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monica33
4.0 out of 5 stars Not to much for UK
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 20, 2012
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Its a quite good book but when i read it to my 4 year old i need to skip some bits as lots of measurements are for USA, things we don't use here. Still gives him an idea how to measure thing, in a very imaginative way
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