Pebbles and the Biggest Number: A STEM Adventure for Kids - Ages 4-8
Description
"An excellent addition to any STEM bookshelf." —BookLife by Publishers Weekly (Editor's Pick) "Benun's engaging story will appeal to children of a variety of ages and levels of mathematical skills." —Kirkus Reviews An informative picture book that packs an extraordinary amount of eye-opening information into the story of a curious butterfly. —Foreword Reviews "If I could recommend this book a nonillion times (check it out-a nonillion has 30 zeros!), I would!" —Feathered Quill Book Reviews "With each page taking us to a completely different location, no two illustrations are very much alike. The variety of gorgeous scenery will keep readers anxious to turn each page." —Independent Book Review "Kids love counting, but not many counting books for young readers focus on the really BIG numbers in science and the natural world." —The Children's Book Review "Benun skillfully simplifies complex topics, weaving them into an approachable and entertaining storyline that only gets better with each reading." —Indies Today "It has all of the elements for adventure, masking the learning aspect and memorization making it 100% fun." —Pacific Book Review (Notable Book Seal) "Offers an impressive wealth of knowledge with numerous teachable moments for the parent to expand upon as their child grows. —Reader Views Kids "Colorful, approachable illustrations of friendly characters and a focus on fun facts help this picture book transcend its theme about numbers to one about discovering the world around you." —BlueInk Review Joey Benun has always thought BIG. His fascination with numbers began when he was five years old—the bigger, the better. Years later, a fortuitous conversation with his niece and nephews inspired him to write a book about BIG numbers for little kids. Thus, Pebbles and the Biggest Number was born! Years before Pebbles took flight, nine-year-old Joey wrote his first comic book series about a disgruntled ketchup packet who resents being discarded and turns into The Ketchup Monster .Today, Joey works and lives in Brooklyn, New York, as an Amazon account manager for his family-owned apparel business, The Bentex Group. During his free time, he enjoys engaging in religious studies, listening to TED Talks, and playing tennis.
Features & Highlights
- Even the youngest children know big numbers: a thousand, a million, even a billion! But what comes next? A curious butterfly named Pebbles wants to know, too.Follow Pebbles' globetrotting adventure and meet animal friends in exotic landscapes. From idyllic butterfly fields to scorching deserts, vast oceans, and the splendors of space, Pebbles is always eager to explore. This fact-filled science book for kids is overflowing with vibrant illustrations that pull the story forward.Even as the numbers grow to unimaginable sizes, author Joey Benun finds imaginative ways to help kids grasp the concept. Big ideas feel manageable when compared to relatable, everyday objects, like sand and stars. Reading about math is even more fun with 'Did You Know?' trivia, 'Number Notes', and 'Science Spots' on every page!Pebbles and the Biggest Number is perfect for independent elementary readers or a read-with-me introduction to toddler math. Plus, there's so much to re-read and explore after the story. Dig deeper with a kid-friendly science glossary, fascinating number visualizer, and supplemental online activities.Will Pebbles ever find the biggest number? Flutter in and find out!
