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How Big is a Million?

By Anna Milbourne
Series: Picture Books
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In How Big is a Million? by Anna Milbourne, young readers join Pipkin the penguin on a delightful adventure as he sets out to understand the vastness of a million. With charming illustrations, the book introduces children to the concept of large numbers in an entertaining and educational manner. Pipkin's journey is filled with discoveries and wonder, making it an engaging read for curious minds.
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This delightful children's book may appeal to you if you have a young reader who's curious about numbers and loves fun adventures. With engaging storytelling and charming illustrations, it offers a playful way to introduce the concept of large numbers through the eyes of an inquisitive character. Ideal for nurturing a child's imagination and understanding of the world around them.

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How Big is a Million?

Pipkin the smallest penguin is always asking questions, but what he wants to know most of all is how big is a million? This picture book helps children understand the concept of big numbers. It also includes a fold-out poster that shows Pipkin looking at the sky, printed with exactly one million stars.

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How Big is a Million? is a delightful story that explores the concept of large numbers through the eyes of Pipkin, a curious little penguin with a big heart.

Pipkin is on a quest to understand exactly how big a million is. This whimsical tale takes young readers on a journey filled with gentle humour and unforgettable characters, making big numbers more relatable.

Adding to the magic, the book features a special 1 x 1.5m fold-out poster at the end, illustrating Pipkin gazing at the sky. The poster is adorned with precisely one million stars, offering a tangible representation of the vast number.

Perfectly complemented with charming illustrations, How Big is a Million? is both educational and entertaining, sparking curiosity and wonder in children and adults alike.

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How Big is a Million? by Anna Milbourne is praised for its engaging approach to helping children grasp the concept of really big numbers through the adventures of Pipkin the penguin. The book uses charming illustrations and interactive elements like a fold-out poster to make numbers like a million more tangible and visually comprehensible. Reviewers highlight its suitability for curious children, emphasizing its educational value and its delightful storytelling style.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780746077696

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 31 October 2007

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Serena Riglietti

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 256.0mm

Height: 257.0mm

Weight: 640g

Pages: 24

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2025 Best Sellers Anna Milbourne Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Featured In Stock Kid's Books Number Ninjas Series: Picture Books

About the Author

Growing up on the Wirral and in Germany, Anna wrote plays about talking animals, and stories about naughty children, and drew on every available surface. After school, she did an Art Foundation course, then a degree in German Literature & Philosophy at Oxford University. In 1998 she found her perfect job at Usborne in London, writing about everything from curious penguins to trips to the Moon.

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