For kids who think they hate math, this math picture book uses humor to find the fun in the subject.(goodreads summary)
Nikhil is not fond of math and wants to avoid it as much as possible. It scares him and makes his tummy hurt. He even wishes it wasn't there at all! So to help him find a better outlook, his teacher suggests letter writing to express those thoughts and feelings he has about math.
This is a great book that kids will relate to when it comes to learning math or doing math homework. Having butterflies and being nervous about numbers, equations and math tests are normal feelings. This book lets kids know they are not alone and will help them understand how math fits into our everyday lives. Through his letter writing, Nikhil shows readers some of the many different ways he uses math such as; astronauts and space, measuring with tools, folding and cutting paper snowflakes or in his 2D and 3D Art. He learns so much that he eventually looks forward to finding math while on his summer break attending camp. I was one of those kids that dreaded math and got anxious during those timed tests. I wish this book was around to help me realize that math was not to be feared. There is a wonderful note from the author in the end which also suggests strategies for overcoming math fears. This would make a great library classroom addition or for parents helping their children overcome the math woes. I think this is a "just right book" for ages 6-10.~
Title: Dear Math, We're Not Friends
Author: Lina Chopra Haldar, illustrated by Teresa Martinez
Pub. date: August 2026, Beaming Books
Genre: picture book
Hardcover, 32 pgs.
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