Author: Becky Birtha
Illustrator: Nicole Tadgell
Genre: Historical Fiction
Awards: N/A
Grade Level: 2-4
Marshall lives during the Depression and his family eats beans every night. He is sick of beans until there is a contest at a local store that involves guessing the number of beans in a jar to win a sewing machine. His family uses math to win the contest
The illustrations in this story are realistic, yet appealing for young readers. The illustrator fills every page with color and reveals a lot about the time period through the clothing, furniture, and items.
Students can discuss what Marshall values about his family and relate it to their family at home. Students will learn about perseverance and gratefulness.
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