This exuberant picture book demonstrates key math concepts to children
as ten math-loving chicks make a new friend.
As the Arithmechicks slide down the slide, swing on the swings, and play
hide-and-seek, they don't realize that a lonely mouse is copying them,
longing to join in. However, when their basketball becomes stuck, the
chicks discover that a two-inch-tall new friend is exactly what they
need. In this heartwarming story, there are many ways to add up ten
cheerful chicks--but a new friend is what makes them cheer. The book
includes a helpful glossary that defines the eight arithmetic strategies
the chicks use throughout the story, providing a playful introduction to
essential math for young children and their caregivers.