Numbers Queen - (Addy McBean) by Margery Cuyler

About the Book

When second-grade math whiz Addy Mcbean is paired with Willard, (rather than her best friend), the two of them use their different skills and interests to create a math project featuring shapes.

Book Synopsis

A second-grade math whiz uses her beloved numbers to get herself out of trouble and ace a class project in this first book in the Addy McBean series--part of the Aladdin QUIX line!

Addy McBean, a second grader at PS #8, is up to her eyebrows (two) in myriad (lots) adventures. She's never met a number she hasn't liked! When she's paired with Willard--a classmate who's not exactly her favorite--for a math project, Addy has to figure out a way to juggle Willard, numbers, and finishing the project!

Review Quotes

"Math features prominently--and playfully--in this zippy series launch by Cuyler about juggling family, friends, and the second grade. Language detailing numerical concepts peppers the action, and Addy's relatable experiences will keep readers engaged."-- "Publishers Weekly"

About the Author

Margery Cuyler has written stories ever since she learned how to write. A children's book editor and author for more than twenty years, she now devotes most of her time to writing. Her many children's books include 100th Day Worries, illustrated by Arthur Howard, and The Biggest, Best Snowman, illustrated by Will Hillenbrand. Margery lives with her family in Princeton, New Jersey, in a house that's said to be haunted by a ghost!

Stacy Curtis is the illustrator of The 7 Habits of Happy Kids series by Sean Covey and the Once Upon a Tim series by bestselling author Stuart Gibbs. He lives with his wife and dog in Oak Lawn, Illinois.