Neuschwander, Cindy. Sir Cumference and the 100 Percent Goose Chase: Percentages: A Math Adventure. Wayne Geehan, Illus. Sir Cumference; bk. 12. Charlesbridge, 10/2023. 32pp. Picture Book. Trade $17.99. 978-1-62354-320-4. Paper $7.99. 978-1-62354-321-1. GRADES 2–5. ADDITIONAL.
Young Percilla must deliver the family geese to the various villagers who have already paid for them, but some geese get lost along the way. So she must figure out what percentage of the leftover geese should go to each person. The medieval setting and characters add an interesting element to the story. The full-color acrylic paintings that illustrate the story have a fuzzy quality, as if they are in soft focus, and are pleasant but just serviceable. Teachers and homeschoolers will find the books in this series helpful to introduce math concepts. The end note describes how to calculate percentages; this series began in 1997 with Sir Cumference and the First Round Table.
Penny Peck—SJSU iSchool