Counting in Dog Years and Other Sassy Math Poems

Betsy Franco's "Counting in Dog Years and Other Sassy Math Poems" offers a refreshing approach to mathematics for children aged 4-11. This collection of twenty-nine playful poems tackles various math topics, including fractions, time measurements, geometry, and graphs, by relating them directly to children's everyday experiences. Accompanied by Priscilla Tey's imaginative illustrations featuring "Numbots," the book aims to demystify math and alleviate any associated fear or reluctance. It's designed to make learning math an engaging, humorous, and enjoyable adventure for all young readers, even those who typically shy away from numbers.

Twenty-nine playful poems from the maven of math poetry + ingenious high-concept art = countless hours of mind-blowing, mathematical fun. Award-winning author Betsy Franco is back with another pitch-perfect performance that explores a range of math topics—from fractions and time measurements to geometry and graphs—in a way that relates math to the daily lives of children. Even the most mathematically disinclined will warm to these innovative poems, illustrated with game-changing wit and whimsy by Priscilla Tey, whose clever mechanical “Numbots” guide readers through a surreal playground of calculated delights. From multiplying mice to missing socks, from stinky scales to bug races, this collection of imaginative verse subtracts the mystery, fear, and loathing from mathematics, making it engrossing and fun for all.