Books

The Nine is out of this world

It comes from making numbers seems like friends. So I chose a clock to get a rebellion going. When reading this book it would be wise to stop and ask the students if they have any questions. Also should be for the children to ask questions.

The Exasperated Clock

In The Exasperated Clock, the 12 numbers on the clock are silly, noisy, and irresponsible. Consequently, the Clock decides to throw each of the numbers off which becomes quite a problem because the numbers are on their own and are clueless.

Eventually each number finds a better job than working on the clock. Kids will giggle their way through this book laughing at the antics of the numbers and their gainful, whimsical and surreal employment.

The Inside Story of Ten

This book takes you inside the number Ten by showing the different personalities of the digits, One and Zero. All is well while working in the bank for dimes but during non-working hours there is tension between these digits.

One ends up in lots of trouble because of his greed, while Zero has the job of comforting and helping him survive his 10 months sentence inside the penitentiary. Students of all elementary ages find these characters amusing, the math problems intriguing and the play on the word “Ten” surprising.

Six The Scientist

After Six was tossed off the clock, he needed to find a job. He became a scientist to learn how insects walked with their 6 legs. He then went on to study the effects of climate change on 6 kinds of insects. His bees were his favorites but for no reason they started stinging him and he didn’t like it one little bit. He contacted his old clock pal, Three, who later became his apprentice scientist. She loved asking questions and making careful observations.

However, Three became exhausted taking care of the lab and decided they should take a vacation. Antarctica seemed like the perfect place because only one kind of insect existed there – according to Six. Their time in Antarctica was spent listening to a researcher, visiting all 6 kinds of penguins, watching the ice falling off the glaciers, learning about global warming, taking boats to islands and looking for Midge, the one and only kind of insect in Antarctica. Interspersed in their adventures are math problems, games and amusing conversations. Six thinks he has a great brain and it makes Three feel intimidated – but only for a while. For Grades 3-6

What's Up, Seven?

In the beginning of this book Seven is miserable. He has been thrown off the clock, not needed any more by Snow White and has been fired for sleeping on the job of keeping track of the days of the week. Thanks to advice from his friend, Eight, he rolls the dice to see if he could be lucky after all. Eventually Seven discovers that he holds a very valuable place in the world. In the end he gets a job that suits him and is forever grateful to his friend, Eight. This whimsical story will keep the “magic” alive for math, reading and friendship for children of all ages.

QUESTIONS?

Every book leaves blank margins — spaces for thoughts unspoken, questions unasked, and connections yet to bloom. This is yours. Whether you’re a fellow wanderer of words, a seeker of stories, or simply turning the page in search of something more — speak here. One message could begin the next tale.