22 Living Books For Math Addition

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As a former high school math teacher, I am a big proponent of using living math. With that said, I believe that a “living” math book is a book that presents mathematical concepts in real life context, which is relevant to the reader. A living math book is not a text book; rather it is a book…plain and simple…a book…with a storyline, which happens to have math skills integrated within the story. Such books can be used to teach and/or reinforce many mathematical skills and concepts. By this definition, many (though not all) of the books found on this list can be considered “living” math books used to address the mathematical concept of addition.
2 Ways to Get 11 by Eve Merriam

A Collection for Kate by Barbara Derubertis

Animals on Board by Stuart J. Murphy

Anno’s Counting House by Mitsumasa Anno

Cats Add Up! by Dianne Ochiltree

Dealing with Addition by Lynette Long

Domino Addition by Lynette Long

Jelly Beans for Sale by Bruce McMillan

Little 1 by Ann & Paul Rand

Lizzy’s Dizzy Day by Sheila Keenan

Mall Mania by Stuart J. Murphy

Mission: Addition by Loreen Leedy

Monster Math Picnic by Grace MacCarone

Number One Number Fun by Kay Chorao

One, Two Three, and Four, No More? by Catherine Gray

Quack and Count by Keith Baker

Ready, Set, Hop by Stuart J. Murphy

Safari Park by Stuart J. Murphy

Sea Sums by Joy N. Hulme

So Many Cats! by Beatrice Schenk de Regniers

The Hershey’s Kisses Addition Book by Jerry Pallotta

Two Ways to Count to Ten by Ruby Dee

Jennifer is a happily married, Christian, homeschooling mama of five little ones (ages 7,5,5,3,3). Yes, two sets of twins! She has a BA degree in Mathematics and holds a masters degree in Education. A former high school math teacher, she now uses all her education to teach her own kids! In her “spare” time she enjoys scrap-booking, though blogging seems to be taking its place. She currently has five blogs. Mama Jenn is her main blog. Education Cubes features customizable learning blocks. The Homeschool Resource List is a collection of free online resources. The “Brown Like Me” Book Review showcases books featuring “brown” characters. The Living Math Book List is a collection of living math books.