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Double Puppy Trouble (McKellar Math)

by Danica McKellar

Book Details

Publisher:I Wish I Had Books
Published:2025-11-04
Pages:41
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1101933895

Reading Info

Age Range:3-5

About This Book

New York Times bestselling author Danica McKellar offers another engaging math-focused counting book. And this tail-wagging tale of puppies and gratitude is now available as a paperback! Moxie Jo always wanted MORE. But soon she'd get MORE than she bargained for! Spunky and energetic, Moxie is just like any other girl--aside from the fact that she has to have the MOST of everything! So when Moxie finds a magic stick that can double anything, she doesn't hesitate to use it--but when the button ge

Our Review

This charming counting book introduces early math concepts through a playful puppy adventure, where a magic stick creates exponential fun. Young readers follow Moxie Jo as she discovers that doubling everything—from puppies to toys—quickly leads to delightful chaos. The narrative cleverly weaves multiplication principles into a relatable story about wanting more, making abstract math ideas tangible for preschoolers. Vivid illustrations bring the growing puppy population to life, creating opportunities for interactive counting sessions between parent and child.

What sets this math adventure apart is how naturally it integrates number recognition and basic multiplication into an engaging storyline about gratitude and consequences. The doubling concept provides concrete visual examples that help children grasp mathematical relationships beyond simple counting. Parents seeking educational picture books that build early numeracy skills will appreciate how this story makes learning feel like pure play. Children will be captivated by the escalating puppy pandemonium while unconsciously absorbing foundational math principles that prepare them for kindergarten mathematics.

Themes

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile Fiction