That’s Not Half!
Join two hungry teddy bears on a mischievous late-night adventure in the kitchen!
While Little Bear excitedly divides food into unequal parts creating some hilariously lopsided portions, Big Bear gently steps in to teach the valuable lesson of dividing things equally into halves.
‘That's Not Half!’ allows young readers to discover the joy of sharing while developing their basic math skills. It is a delightful tale, sure to captivate young minds and inspire them to embrace the importance of sharing fairly with others.
Written by Belinda Hand
Illustrated by Douglas Hand
Age Group: 3 - 6
Publisher: Arrow River Books
First Published: 2023
ISBN 978-0-6452056-0-2 (HB)
ISBN 978-0-6452056-1-9 (PB)
Now a Musical!
In April, 2024, South West Sydney Orchestras in conjunction with Arrow River Books, transformed ‘That’s Not Half!’ into a musical! We were delighted to be approached by them and their passion for the project was obvious from the beginning. The children in the audience were thoroughly engaged as the characters from the book came alive on stage!
Photos by Lilly Siemon
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About the Author
Belinda Hand is an Australian author and retired school teacher. For many decades her passion for education and creative thinking helped generations of children to learn and discover their potential. As a strong advocate for the development of children's literacy, mathematic and creative skills, it is no surprise that Belinda has now moved onto children's books, focusing on education through storytelling.
Belinda lives in Sydney with her husband, three children and four grandchildren.