Mat Man is a character created by Handwriting Without Tears to teach the lines and curves used in letter formation. This set of four hardcover readers each have a different theme: Shapes, Opposites, On the Go, and Hats (relates to jobs). The charming stories are perfect for reading aloud as the words have a rhythm. A poster shows all of the lines/curves that make up Mat Man and its' fun to spot these familiar lines in the stories. The illustrations have a charming watercolor look. I like the larger format; it would be nice when reading to a group of students or just one child. ~Sara
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Bring all of Mat Man's adventures to your classroom or resource library. The set comes with a free Mat Man poster to help you teach children how to bring Mat Man to life.
Mat Man is a character based on the wooden shapes used in Handwriting Without Tears. The large, hardcover books are colorful and the text rhymes. This is so fun as a read-aloud! Even the backs of the books are engaging! ~Sara
