Book Review: Pebbles and the Biggest Number by Joey Benun

Genre ~ children’s non-fiction (ages 5+)
Publication date ~ January 31, 2023
Est page Count ~ 48

My review:

We follow Pebbles, the butterfly, on his journey to find the biggest number. He visits the desert, the tropical rainforest, the beach, and a mountain.

What I loved the most:
~ that there is something to learn on every page that is specific to the area we’re in and the animals interacted with, such as ~ did you know?, number note, science spot and fun facts
~ we are told and shown, as an example;
1 nonillion has 30 zeros. It looks like this: 1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000
~ there’s a glossary at the end that digs deeper into the words and numbers learned throughout the book
~ the illustrations by Laura Watson are vibrant and engaging

Unfortunately we don’t see any giraffes, but since they are my favorite animal I thought I’d give you this fact I learned: While deserts get less than 10 inches (25 centimeters) of rainfall each year, tropical rainforests get up to 400 inches (1,000 centimeters). That’s enough rain to cover one giraffe standing on top of another!

This is a wonderfully informative book for little ones, and it’s great for adults to brush up on their math and science knowledge as well. I can see why this has been nominated for a zillion awards…by the way apparently zillion is not a word, who knew?

*Thanks to the author for sending me a copy. I am voluntarily leaving my honest review*

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Book blurb:

Even the youngest children know big numbers: a thousand, a million, even a billion! But what comes next? A curious butterfly named Pebbles wants to know, too.

Follow Pebbles’ globetrotting adventure and meet animal friends in exotic landscapes. From idyllic butterfly fields to scorching deserts, vast oceans, and the splendors of space, Pebbles is always eager to explore. This fact-filled science book for kids is overflowing with vibrant illustrations that pull the story forward.

Even as the numbers grow to unimaginable sizes, author Joey Benun finds imaginative ways to help kids grasp the concept. Big ideas feel manageable when compared to relatable, everyday objects, like sand and stars. Reading about math is even more fun with ‘Did You Know?’ trivia, ‘Number Notes’, and ‘Science Spots’ on every page!

Pebbles and the Biggest Number is perfect for independent elementary readers or a read-with-me introduction to toddler math. Plus, there’s so much to re-read and explore after the story. Dig deeper with a kid-friendly science glossary, fascinating number visualizer, and supplemental online activities.

Will Pebbles ever find the biggest number? Flutter in and find out!

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