Balancing Act
Age 3 to 7
This book builds on children's experience of seesaws and balancing. Join the two mice who make a seesaw (or teeter totter) and see what happens as their friends hop on too.
Five Minutes' Peace
Age 3 to 7
Mrs Large the elephant wants five minutes' peace away from her three children... but they keep interrupting her!
The Bad-tempered Ladybird
Age 3 to 7
The bad-tempered ladybird tries to fight bigger and bigger animals throughout the day - but will it win a fight against the biggest animal of all?
The Great Pet Sale
Age 3 to 7
This book tells the story of a pet shop where lots of animals are for sale at a variety of prices - but which will the boy choose?
Grandpa's Quilt
Age 3 to 11
Grandpa is so long and thin that his quilt doesn't cover his toes. This story tells of his grandchildren's attempts to change the shape of the quilt so he is toasty from head to foot.
Spaghetti and Meatballs for All!
Age 5 to 11
Mr and Mrs Comfort have a total of 32 people coming to their family reunion - but how should they arrange the tables so that there is room for everyone?
Einstein, the Girl Who Hated Maths
Age 5 to 11
Einstein is a girl who hates maths, but she likes cats - and it turns out maths can be useful in lots of situations, including calculating how many lives her cats have! This book contains a variety of different poems, both about Einstein and about lots of other mathematical ideas.
Katie Morag and the Birthdays
Age 5 to 11
In January there is a special day on the Isle of Struay - it is Flora Ann McColl's first birthday. Katie Morag is very excited, but she can't help asking, "When will it be MY birthday?" Follow the story through the different months of the year to find out when Katie Morag's birthday is.
NRICH is part of the family of activities in the Millennium Mathematics Project.