A DAY WITH NO MATH
Author: Marilyn Kaye
Illustrator: Tim Bowers
Number of pages: 29
Publisher: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich Inc. (USA) First published in: 1992 Format: Picturebook Is the mathematical focus explicit in the story? Yes Is this story part of a mathematics story series? No Click here to preview and/or purchase this book via the Amazon (UK) website Synopsis by the author/publisher
What would happen if suddenly there were no numbers? A young boy finds out when he makes a hasty wish and wakes up to a day of frustrating but funny surprises.What would happen if suddenly there were no numbers? A young boy finds out when he makes a hasty wish and wakes up to a day of frustrating but funny surprises. |
“"Wouldn't that be great, M.C.? No more math. No numbers, no adding, no subtracting ..." He reached over and turned out the light. As he was falling asleep, he thought he heard a voice. "Your wish is granted." That's crazy, he thought sleepily. I must be dreaming.”
Recommended age range:
6 years old +
Relevant mathematics topics:
Mathematics all around us
Possible teaching activities:
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6 years old +
Relevant mathematics topics:
Mathematics all around us
Possible teaching activities:
At MathsThroughStories.org, we believe that stories can be meaningfully incorporated in mathematics teaching in different ways. Thus, we are inviting you to share your experience of how you have used this story in your mathematics lesson with other members of the community. By sharing your experience with us, you will be added to our team of On-line Contributors here, where you can also find our submission guideline.