Mathical Book Prize
From the Simons Laufer Mathematical Sciences Institute (SLMath)
Feb. 19, 2026: The 2026 Mathical Book Prize winners are here!
This simple picture book shows kids how Bun spends her carrots, which are money in Bunnyland. Starting with adjective pairs a child might be more familiar with like Fast and Slow, the book moves on to ideas like Expensive and Cheap, For Tomorrow and For Today, On Herself and On Others. Every spread has a …
Follow along with a set of friends in their learning space and practice your one to one correspondence skills along the way! With vibrant colors and relevant counting examples including hugs, coats, snacks, and people, this is an engaging book that goes beyond counting. – Celina Gonzalez, Mathical Selection Committee Join a class of kids …
Hen in the Bed is an enjoyable experience for young readers. It is a counting book that engages all learners. Visual learners will appreciate the hilarious, vivid illustrations. Tactile learners will have fun interacting with multiple readings of the book. Auditory learners will connect with the song that comes with the QR code on the …
Part of the Kitty & Cat series. It’s bathtime for Cat, but Cat is nowhere to be found. That is, until you look closely. Young readers will delight in following housemates Kitty and Puppy (and a few buzzing flies) on an excitable pursuit—with hilarious results! Author-illustrator Mirka Hokkanen brings her original talent for sight gags …
“ONE invitation to a salsa dance. TWO dancing shoes to make a pair.” This bilingual English-Spanish book teaches how to count to 10 using salsa. ¡Vamonos! Learn to count with salsa in English and Spanish. Children, caretakers, and educators will love the rhythmic text paired with bright and colorful illustrations showcasing characters of diverse backgrounds …
A friendly little farm breaks into chaos as increasing numbers of farm animals fight over a dropped cookie, until there’s trouble overhead! United against a common enemy, the animals learn that friendship and taking care of each other is more important than winning a fight. Written by debut picture book author Jessica Shaw and illustrated …
From the creative mind behind Circle Under Berry comes this deceptively simple concept book exploring sorting, comparatives, and quantifiers that teases the brain, twists expectations, and teaches basic concepts in unusual ways. As with the best classic children’s books, you read it once, read it ten times-and see something new every time. With an elegant …
As Mia and her uncle Eddie travel the ten blocks from their apartment to the Big Wok restaurant, Mia spies one giant panda ride, two lion statues, three swimming turtles, four bonsai trees, five tai chi practitioners … There are so many things to see in Chinatown! And when they reach the Big Wok, they …
