Which math workbook to buy?

[Octavia09]

I would like to buy a workbook (with basic math for my DS but do not know which one. My DS has Jolly Phonics and he is not interested in these books. In his pre- school year I bought him a workbook from School Zone www.amazon.co.uk/Preschool-Workbook-School-Publishing-Company/dp/0887431453/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1302712353&sr=1-1&tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-21. He liked to work with it. School Zone sells workbooks in maths on amazon but this is an American publisher so I want something good but English. DS is 5. Many thanks!

[SoupDragon]

There is a series called Magical Maths which are fun (and I think, at that age, it should be fun)

I say Magical Maths because that's the only one I can remember off the top of my head. There are several (including something like Horrendous Handwriting which DD enjoys)

[sarahfreck]

If you are near a WH Smiths shop, you could have a browse through their workbooks ( the bigger shops usually have a good selection) and see what you think would appeal to your ds.

[virgiltracey]

don't buy any, subscribe to mathletics for him and it will last him far longer and be more useful to him.

[mumof2littlegirls]

Rather than a book try some maths dice games - my girls really enjoy these, you can adapt the level depending on your childs ability and the children really seem to enjoy them.

[Octavia09]

Thank you very much for the suggestions. I think we will go to WHS and check the books. As for the on line games we have got a few good links but I do not want him to practice on line as he becomes glued to the computer watching animations. Also, with a book we can sit down and practice. We can open it wherever we want. I do not want him to become dependent on the computer. Thanks again! Please send me more suggestions. I appreciate your help very much!

[Octavia09]

Has anyone tried workbooks by Carol Vorderman? Math made easy for beginners. Is WHSmith has the widest collection of workbooks? Thanks again.

[sarahfreck]

Carol Vorderman books are OK but not massively exciting in my opinion. WH Smiths has the best collection that I know of, particularly if you can get to a larger branch.

[Diddee]

I would look at the schofield and sims website - lots of books for young children (foundation up to secondary level) and our children love them. Don't buy from from that website though, get them from Amazon with free P and P.