Children's author Mara Rockliff

Mouse Math
A series from Kane Press for ages 4 and up

Say "Cheese!" Albert and Wanda are here! These spunky mouse characters will capture kids' imaginations as the mice learn about numbers, shapes, sizes, and more—all while avoiding Groucho the dreaded cat!

"These titles present basic concepts, thinking skills, and reading skills all wrapped up in engaging stories... Not only do the adorable mice introduce math, but they also share lessons about helping others...and thinking about the best way to solve problems. Consider these books first purchases." --School Library Journal

Titles by Mara Rockliff, writing as Eleanor May (scroll down for the newest books):


Math concept: Counting Albert has the rainy-day blues. But Mom’s suggestion that he and Wanda invite some friends over snowballs when Albert invites one mouse after another! How will they ever fit—and what will Mom say? THE MOUSIER THE MERRIER! by Eleanor May, illustrated by Deborah Melmon Kane Press, 2012 ISBN: 9781575654409	Math concept: Position words Albert loves his new pet snail! Flash is so smart, he can do any trick Albert teaches him . . . can't he? ALBERT'S AMAZING SNAIL by Eleanor May, illustrated by Deborah Melmon Kane Press, 2012 ISBN: 9781575654423
Math concept: 2-D Shapes It’s time to go mice skating ! Albert joins his friends in skating cool shapes into the ice—but will the shapes get the better of Albert? MICE ON ICE by Eleanor May, illustrated by Deborah Melmon Kane Press, 2013 ISBN: 9781575655284	Math concept: Comparing Sizes: Big and Small Albert, Wanda, and Cousin Pete are sneaking into the People Kitchen for food. Albert is the smallest mouse, so he gets the smallest bag...and the smallest piece of fruit. But Albert dreams of bagging the biggest piece of fruit in the whole kitchen...if only he can avoid the cat! ALBERT'S BIGGER THAN BIG IDEA by Eleanor May, illustrated by Deborah Melmon Kane Press, 2013 ISBN: 9781575655222
Math concept: Capacity Albert decides to make his very own beach in the People's sandbox. There's only one problem: getting the water to the beach—using one small pail! A BEACH FOR ALBERT by Eleanor May, illustrated by Deborah Melmon Kane Press, 2013 ISBN: 9781575655314	Math concept: Direction Words Albert tells his big sister, Wanda, that he's not afraid to go on rides at the amousement park. He just doesn't like rides that go up and down. Or left and right. Or around and around! But what happens when Albert ends up in line for the wrong ride? ALBERT IS NOT SCARED by Eleanor May, illustrated by Deborah Melmon Kane Press, 2013 ISBN: 9781575656298
Math Concept: Ordinal Numbers Albert is making muffins—but he's missing some ingredients! His friends are happy to share, but when Albert borrows more and more, it's up to his big sister, Wanda, to help him find out what it really means to be "happy to share!" ALBERT THE MUFFIN MAKER by Eleanor May, illustrated by Deborah Melmon Kane Press, 2014 ISBN: 978-1575656328	Math Concept: Adding/Taking Away Wanda has brought home an awesome new book from the library—and Albert would trade anything for it! But will adding toy after toy get him any closer to the book? ALBERT ADDS UP by Eleanor May, illustrated by Deborah Melmon Kane Press, 2014 ISBN: 9781575657462
Math Concept: Left/Right Mouse mummies, fossil digging, and more! Albert is excited to explore the "Mouseum." But when his friend Leo's little cousin goes missing, tracking her down takes the mice on a whole new adventure. LOST IN THE MOUSEUM by Eleanor May, illustrated by Deborah Melmon Kane Press, 2015 ISBN: 978-1-57565-645-8	Math Concept: Days of the Week Albert can't wait for his very first day of school. But when Monday arrives, he finds that being in school is a lot different from being at home. Albert is in for a week of surprises! ALBERT STARTS SCHOOL by Eleanor May, illustrated by Deborah Melmon Kane Press, 2015 ISBN: 978-1-57565-743-1
Math Concept: Counting Money What could be better than a Captain Slime penny? Albert needs two quarters to use the library’s new penny-smashing machine. Luckily, Wanda has a great idea for how Albert can earn the money. ALBERT HELPS OUT by Eleanor May, illustrated by Deborah Melmon Kane Press, 2017 ISBN: 978-1-57565-857-5	Math Concept: Adding Doubles Albert is going to the Mouse County Fair! But when his best friend, Leo, isn’t home, Albert decides to have fun for both of them. Double the fun! ALBERT DOUBLES THE FUN by Eleanor May, illustrated by Deborah Melmon Kane Press, 2017 ISBN: 978-1-57565-834-6
Math Concept: Counting and Skip Counting It’s campout time for the Squeak Scouts! The ten little mice can’t wait to explore the great outdoors. But when Albert gets sidetracked with his pet snail, Flash, the Squeak Scouts must shout, “Where’s Albert?” WHERE'S ALBERT? by Eleanor May, illustrated by Deborah Melmon Kane Press, 2017 ISBN: 978-1-57565-855-1