Bina is thrilled for the Hindu holiday of Raksha Bandhan, and this year, she has a special plan. She is determined to craft beautiful, handmade beaded bracelets for her brothers entirely on her own! To make the perfect gifts, Bina carefully investigates which colors each of her brothers loves and which ones they do not. With this important information, she sets out to create unique, alternating patterns with her beads. As she works on her every-other-one patterns, Bina uncovers fascinating concepts about math and discovers new things about her brothers along the way. This joyful story invites you to explore the everyday math all around you. It beautifully highlights how simple concepts like patterns and sequences can be found in our daily adventures, especially when celebrating family and creating heartfelt gifts for the people we love.
6-8 Years
35 Pages
