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Leaping Lizards
Leaves to My Knees
by Ellen Mayer
Camille wants to rake a pile of leaves that will reach her knees, the perfect height to jump into. When problems with her rake and the wind arise, Camille keeps raking and measuring until her pile of leaves is just the right size!
Mathematical topics to explore with this book: comparing, measuring
Resources for Leaves to My Knees:
Discovering the Math: Book Guide (English)
Descubriendo las matemáticas: Guía del libro (español)
Activities for Leaves to My Knees:
Tall as a Leaf Pile, Tall as My Knee (English)
Tan alto como un montón de hojas, tan alto como mi rodilla (español)
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