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Binding
Paperback
Number of Pages
168
Age Group
9-12 Years
Language
English
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Book Summary
This is a children’s picture book and fiction title that blends storytelling with a love of numbers. Set in a historic town in India, it follows a math-loving schoolboy as substitutes push him toward creative, hands-on challenges. The central theme is curiosity, persistence, and the joy of problem-solving, designed for early readers and puzzle lovers. The tone is funny, adventurous, and comforting.
The story is presented in a story-led format with lively illustrations and witty wordplay. Readers follow a sequence of math-infused adventures—measuring, counting, logic, and estimation—woven into playful tasks. The distinctive art and pacing invite kids to pause, think, and participate as they explore numbers in everyday life, supporting interactive learning.
For readers exploring educational content, the book introduces concrete concepts in an engaging context: number sense, arithmetic, measurement, patterns, and collaborative problem solving. Learning feels accessible and enjoyable through the fun scenarios and approachable writing, making it ideal for a picture book for early readers and for activity-based learning at home or in the classroom.
Readers finish with a sense of accomplishment and a fresh curiosity about math and history, along with increased confidence to tackle new problems. The book leaves a warm, lasting impression—a reminder that learning can be joyful, collaborative, and endlessly surprising.
Product Details
Author
Arundhati Venkatesh
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
168
Language
English
SKU
9780143457947
ISBN
9780143457947
Reading Age
9-12 Years
Dimensions
12.7x1.27x20.32cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 250
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Arundhati Venkatesh Went To School In Five Towns And Worked In Four Continents. Everywhere, She Made Up Stories. Now She Puts Them Down On Paper. When She Is Not Cooking Up Stories Or Dreaming Of Food, She Haunts Bookstores And Libraries In Bangalore.