The author offers 21 stories that combine storytelling with paper cutting to teach numbers and shapes. Most of the simple, clear selections are original, though a few are derived from other sources. An introduction explains how to use the stories, which can be altered to suit the tellers' needs, and how to create original paper-cutting tales. The clear, reproducible patterns and easy-to-follow instructions enable anyone working with youngsters to use the technique for an interactive learning experience. Discussion questions, activities, and crafts enhance the concepts being taught.DeAnn Tabuchi, San Anselmo Public Library, CA Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
