About This Book
A parent might reach for this book when their child is becoming frustrated or bored with learning multiplication through rote memorization. If flashcards are leading to tears or your child is starting to say they hate math, this book offers a refreshing, creative alternative. "The Best of Times" by math educator Greg Tang reframes multiplication not as a list of facts to memorize, but as a series of clever puzzles and patterns to understand. Through witty rhymes and visual problems, it teaches strategies like using doubles for the 4s times table or thinking of 9s as one less than 10s. It's perfect for visual learners ages 7 to 10 who need to build confidence and see that math can be playful and fun, helping to transform anxiety into a sense of clever mastery.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
None. This is a secular math strategy book with no sensitive content.
Ideal Reader
The ideal reader is a 7 to 9 year old who is either just beginning to learn multiplication and feels overwhelmed, or one who has been struggling with memorizing their times tables through traditional methods. It is particularly effective for children who are visual learners, enjoy puzzles, and respond well to humor and rhyme. It can be a powerful tool for a child developing math anxiety and starting to believe they are "bad at math."
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