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The Number Farm
AN EFFICIENT, FUN WAY TO DIRECTLY SCREEN EARLY NUMERACY (MATH) SKILLS IN PRESCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN.
Inspired by The Reading House, The Number Farm models early math skills featuring diverse animals at play “down on the farm.” This book was designed by a pediatrician and expert in cognitive and brain development to directly screen early numeracy/math skills in 3-5-year-old children, making it perfect for primary care, early childhood education, library and community settings, and enjoyable and useful for families. The Number Farm House complements existing school readiness programs such as Reach Out and Read, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and community initiatives, and it is an ideal catalyst for discussing how families can help their children succeed.
▪ Efficient • 11-item screener • kindergarten reading level (this is distinct from the book and emailed separately)
▪ Empowering • The book is a teaching tool • Catalyst for guidance • Book as gift for the child • Fun and interactive
▪ Reliable • Promising validation studies: Internal consistency • External validity
▪ Flexible • 3-5 year-olds • Pediatric clinics, preschool, library, community • Administration ~7 minutes
▪ Assesses & models expected skills • Concept of number, numeral names, verbal counting, 1-1 counting (sets), set-numeral mapping (quantities), exact set comparison, number order (ordinality), number comparison (cardinality), basic addition
▪ Embedded guidance • Healthy eating • Active/creative play
▪ Cost-effective • Major discounts for clinics, agencies, libraries, non-profits • Potentially billable
The Number Farm screening administration script is sent separately via pdf.
How to Order for Non-Profits:
Special Pricing Applies: If ordered in carton quantity (60 copies), $3.00 per copy plus ground shipping.
You can place an order by sending us an email (sales@bluemanateebooks.com).
The Number Farm is also distributed by Independent Publishers Group and All About Books, and available via Amazon.
Payment is requested within 30 days of placing an order. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
Once your order is processed, you will receive administration resources and screening script.
Publication Information
List Price: $7.99
ISBN: 979-8988638285
Publication Date: 2025
Format: Board Book
Dimensions: 5.25" x 5.25"
Page Count: 15
Ages: 3-5
Published Research
The Reading House: A Children’s Book for Emergent Literacy Screening During Well-Child Visits
Validation of The Reading House and Association With Cortical Thickness.
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In the News
Is your child ready to read? Cincinnati Children's creates assessment tool to aid doctors.
Dr. John Hutton, director of the Reading and Literacy Discovery Center at Cincinnati Children's and the founder of blue manatee press, sat down with the Cincinnati Enquirer to talk about how The Reading House can help pediatricians assess a child’s reading ability as early as 3 years old.
About the Authors:
Dr. John Hutton is a pediatrician, researcher and health literacy expert based in Texas. He is passionate about the power of books to bring grownups and children together to read, learn, and connect.
About the Illustrator:
Lisa M. Griffin holds her BFA in Illustration and is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. She enjoys creating art that evokes a sense of wonder and hopes her playful illustrations bring a smile to many. Born and raised in New England, she currently resides in New Hampshire.