Numbed!

Reach for this book when your child starts saying they are bad at math or expresses intense anxiety about upcoming school tests. It is an ideal choice for the student who feels that numbers are a foreign language or for the child who relies heavily on calculators and rote memorization without grasping underlying concepts. In this humorous adventure, two boys have their math skills accidentally erased by a robot and must complete a series of numerical challenges at a museum to get their brains back to normal. Beyond the fun sci-fi premise, the story explores the vital roles of teamwork and resilience. It helps children in the 8 to 12 age range realize that math is a tool for navigating the world rather than just a series of dry facts to be memorized. Parents will appreciate how it validates math anxiety while providing a low-pressure way to engage with logical puzzles.