Books to build love for math

(By Ann McCallum Staats) A creative and interactive book that combines math with cooking. Readers can follow recipes like Fibonacci Snack Sticks and Milk and Tangram Cookies while learning math concepts like patterns and geometry.

(By Greg Tang) A creative combination of math and fine art, using famous paintings to present engaging math puzzles that develop logical thinking.

(By Jon Scieszka) A humorous and engaging book that turns everyday situations into math problems, showing how numbers are all around us in fun and unexpected ways.

(By Fingerprints) A heartwarming story of a young boy who learns to appreciate math through everyday life experiences, from counting change to measuring distances.

(By Greg Tang) A fun and visually engaging book that encourages children to develop creative problem-solving skills and mental math strategies.

(By Bill Martin Jr.) Numbers climb up an apple tree, but what happens when they all fall down? A fun and rhythmic counting book that helps young readers learn numbers in an entertaining way.

(By Demi) A beautifully illustrated folktale that introduces the concept of exponential growth, following a clever girl who outwits a greedy king through math.

(By Joan Holub) Joan Holub’s Zero the Hero turns math into an adventure as the number zero struggles with feeling unimportant. He embarks on a journey to prove his value, ultimately discovering his crucial role in mathematics. With playful rhymes and fun illustrations, this book makes learning about numbers exciting and engaging for young children.

(By Stuart J. Murphy) A fast-paced story that introduces the concept of perimeter through a bicycle race, showing how different paths can be measured and compared.

(By Deborah Heiligman) This biography details the extraordinary life of Paul Erdos, one of the most prolific mathematicians in history. The book explores his love for numbers, his unconventional lifestyle, and his profound impact on mathematics, all presented in an accessible and engaging way for young readers.

(By Kathryn Lasky) A fascinating biography of Eratosthenes, the ancient Greek mathematician who calculated the Earth's circumference, blending history with math in an inspiring way.

(By David M. Schwartz) An A-to-Z guide of mathematical concepts, from algorithms to zero, explained in a fun and engaging way with quirky illustrations and easy-to-understand explanations.

(By Charles Ames Fischer) Matt is obsessed with the idea of infinity and sets out on a mind-expanding journey to explore its meaning, from infinite numbers to the vastness of the universe, in this engaging mathematical adventure.

(By Marilyn Burns) A fun introduction to geometry, following a triangle that keeps adding sides to transform into new shapes, teaching kids about angles and polygons.

(By Elinor J. Pinczes) A group of 25 soldier ants tries to arrange themselves into equal rows, but one ant is always left out. A clever rhyming book that introduces division and remainders in an engaging way.

(By Cindy Neuschwander) King Arthur must find his successor, and the legendary sword is hidden inside a geometric cone. Sir Cumference and his friends embark on a quest to decipher clues using geometry to find the rightful heir.

(By Emily Gravett) A charming book that explores the Fibonacci sequence in a creative and humorous way through an ever-growing rabbit family facing everyday challenges.

(By Paul Giganti Jr.) A counting book that introduces multiplication concepts by showing how groups of objects add up in different ways, such as how many slices are in multiple oranges.

(By Cindy Neuschwander) Sir Cumference’s father has been transformed into a fire-breathing dragon! With the help of Lady Di of Ameter and a special mathematical potion, Sir Cumference must use his knowledge of circles and pi to solve the puzzle and save his father. A fun way to introduce kids to the concept of π (pi).

(By Loreen Leedy) A collection of funny and spooky math stories that make multiplication fun and engaging for kids.

(By Alex Letner) A unique math adventure story that weaves mathematical puzzles and logic into an exciting narrative, helping kids think critically about numbers.

(By Denis Golikov) A beginner-friendly guide to coding and computational thinking using Scratch 2.0. Kids can learn to create their own interactive stories, games, and animations while understanding math concepts along the way.

(By Deborah Heiligman) A fascinating picture book biography about Paul Erdős, an eccentric mathematician who traveled the world collaborating with others to solve complex mathematical problems. His love for math and numbers is sure to inspire young readers.

(By Michael Hall) A creative and artistic take on geometry, following a square that transforms into different shapes and forms through cutting, tearing, and rearranging, showing the power of transformation and creativity in math.

(By Cindy Neuschwander) When two kids explore an ancient Egyptian tomb, they must use their knowledge of three-dimensional shapes, pyramids, and geometry to escape traps and uncover a hidden treasure.

(By David M. Schwartz) This book uses creative illustrations and simple explanations to help children understand large numbers, making math accessible and fun.

(By Pat Hutchins) A simple yet engaging story about division and sharing, as a plate of cookies keeps getting divided among more and more children when the doorbell keeps ringing. A fun introduction to fractions and division.

(By Mitsumasa Anno) A beautifully illustrated book that visually demonstrates factorials using an imaginative story about a jar that contains ever-increasing layers of boxes and objects. A great introduction to multiplication concepts.

(By Loreen Leedy) Lisa’s homework assignment is to measure something in different ways, and she chooses her dog, Penny! She measures Penny’s height, weight, tail length, and even barks. This story helps children explore measurement concepts using familiar objects.

(By Barbara Tinker) A thrilling mystery in which kids must decipher secret codes, number puzzles, and cryptic riddles to uncover a hidden treasure at the local fair. Great for encouraging problem-solving and logical thinking.

(By Pam Calvert) In this clever twist on the classic fairy tale, Rumpelstiltskin returns with a magical multiplying stick that causes chaos in the kingdom. Peter must use his knowledge of multiplication to stop the mischief.

(By Gwen Dandridge) Set in 14th-century Granada, Spain, a young girl uses her knowledge of math and symmetry to solve a mysterious puzzle involving the stone lion fountains of the Alhambra. A blend of history, mathematics, and fantasy.

(By Cindy Neuschwander) A clever medieval-themed math adventure that introduces children to the concept of circles, pi, and geometry through a fun, knightly tale.

(By Ann Whitehead Nagda) Based on a true story, this book follows a baby tiger and teaches kids how to use graphs and data collection to track his growth and development.