Math Strategy Adventures

Big Adventures.

Little Math Breakthroughs

Where unforgettable stories help little minds make big connections

Welcome to Math Strategy Adventures, a growing collection of imaginative children's picture books that bring essential math strategies to life through lovable characters, playful stories, and everyday adventures.

From a dinosaur-sized birthday surprise to a kickball game that just won't go as planned, each story introduces a clever way of thinking about numbers—helping young learners build understanding, confidence, and a love of discovering how math works.

Because when kids understand the strategy, the numbers start to make sense.

Math Strategy Adventures

Big Adventures.

Little Math Breakthroughs

Where unforgettable stories help little minds make big connections

Welcome to Math Strategy Adventures, a growing collection of imaginative children's picture books that bring essential math strategies to life through lovable characters, playful stories, and everyday adventures.

From a dinosaur-sized birthday surprise to a kickball game that just won't go as planned, each story introduces a clever way of thinking about numbers—helping young learners build understanding, confidence, and a love of discovering how math works.

Because when kids understand the strategy, the numbers start to make sense.

When kids understand the strategy, the numbers start to make sense.

Math Isn't Just About Getting the Right Answer.

It's about discovering how to get there.

Every child learns differently. And when it comes to math, memorizing an answer isn't the same as understanding it.

That's where Math Strategy Adventures comes in.

Our books introduce foundational math strategies through stories children actually want to hear. Rather than simply telling kids what to do, we help them see how numbers work, recognize patterns, and discover different ways to solve problems.

Through colorful illustrations, familiar experiences, and a little imagination, abstract math concepts become something children can picture, remember, and use.

Less memorizing. More understanding. A whole lot more fun.

Math Isn't Just About Getting the Right Answer.

It's about discovering how to get there.

Every child learns differently. And when it comes to math, memorizing an answer isn't the same as understanding it.

That's where Math Strategy Adventures comes in.

Our books introduce foundational math strategies through stories children actually want to hear. Rather than simply telling kids what to do, we help them see how numbers work, recognize patterns, and discover different ways to solve problems.

Through colorful illustrations, familiar experiences, and a little imagination, abstract math concepts become something children can picture, remember, and use.

Less memorizing. More understanding. A whole lot more fun.

Meet the Adventures

One story. One strategy. So many possibilities.

Every Math Strategy Adventure features a different cast of characters, a new mathematical challenge, and a strategy young learners can carry with them long after the story ends.

MATH STRATEGY: DOUBLES

Stella's Dino-Sized Doubles

What do you get a little girl who wishes for a BIG pink dinosaur? A dinosaur-sized surprise, of course!

Join Stella as she prepares for a very special birthday guest and discovers how doubling numbers can help her tackle one enormous, lace-filled project.

Big dreams. Bigger dinosaurs. And doubles that really add up!

MATH STRATEGY: DOUBLES PLUS ONE

Timmy Makes it Odd

All Nick wants is a good old-fashioned game of kickball. There's just one problem: every time the teams are even, another player shows up!

Follow Nick through a hilarious week of extra players, uneven teams, and unexpected math discoveries as he learns how knowing his doubles can help him solve even more addition problems.

Because sometimes, one more changes everything!

MATH STRATEGY: TEN-FRAME THINKING

Lucy & The Boats of Ten

Lucy has a boatload of animals to organize—and only so many seats to fill!

Join Lucy the beaver as she helps a colorful crew of animals find their places aboard the boats. Along the way, young readers explore groups of five and ten, counting, and the visual patterns that help make numbers easier to understand.

All aboard for a counting adventure!

More adventures and math strategies are on the way!

Clever Math Strategies.

Unforgettable Stories.

Learning that sticks long after the last page.

Math Strategy Adventures is built on a simple belief: When children understand how numbers work, they gain the confidence to tackle what comes next.

SEE THE MATH

Turn abstract numbers into pictures, patterns, and situations they can understand.

THINK STRATEGICALLY

Discover useful approaches to solving problems instead of relying on memorization alone.

Make connections

Recognize how one math strategy can help unlock another.

Build confidence

Experience those wonderful "I get it!" moments that make learning exciting.

Have fun learning

Enjoy a great story while developing important mathematical thinking skills.

The goal isn't just to help kids find answers. It's to help them become confident problem-solvers.

Clever Math Strategies.

Unforgettable Stories.

Learning that sticks long after the last page.

Math Strategy Adventures is built on a simple belief: When children understand how numbers work, they gain the confidence to tackle what comes next.

SEE THE

MATH

Turn abstract numbers into pictures, patterns, and situations they can understand.

THINK STRATEGICALLY

Discover useful approaches to solving problems instead of relying on memorization alone.

Make connections

Recognize how one math strategy can help unlock another.

Build

confidence

Experience those wonderful "I get it!" moments that make learning exciting.

Have fun learning

Enjoy a great story while developing important mathematical thinking skills.

The goal isn't just to help kids find answers.

It's to help them become confident problem-solvers.

For Parents, Teachers & Curious Little Minds

Storytime meets strategy time.

Whether you're snuggled up reading at bedtime, gathered on a classroom rug, or exploring numbers around the kitchen table, Math Strategy Adventures makes it easier to turn everyday reading into meaningful math conversations.

For Parents

You don't need to be a math expert to help your child develop strong number sense. Our stories make important math strategies approachable, relatable, and fun to explore together.

For Teachers

Bring foundational math strategies to life with engaging read-alouds that encourage mathematical thinking, number conversations, and visual understanding. Use the stories to introduce a strategy, reinforce a lesson, or help students see familiar concepts in a whole new way.

For HomeSchool Families

Make math a natural part of your day with story-based learning that introduces important strategies in a memorable, approachable way.

A great story today.

A stronger math foundation tomorrow.

The Adventure Is Just Beginning!

So many more adventures to come.

Math Strategy Adventures is growing into a collection of stories designed to help children build mathematical understanding, one strategy at a time.

From doubles and near doubles to ten frames, making ten, number bonds, and beyond, there's a whole world of mathematical thinking waiting to be explored.

Different characters. Different adventures.

One big mission: helping kids make sense of math.

Meet the Creator

A little imagination. A love of problem-solving.

And a big idea.

Lisa D. Canterbury

CREATOR & AUTHOR

Hi! I'm Lisa, the creator of Math Strategy Adventures.

As a mom of three with a background in engineering, I've always appreciated that there's more than one way to approach a problem. And when it comes to math, I believe understanding why something works is just as important as knowing the answer.

Math Strategy Adventures grew from a simple idea: What if the math strategies children learn in school became the foundation for stories they couldn't wait to read?

By combining imaginative storytelling with foundational math concepts, I hope to help young readers discover that math isn't just something we do on paper. It's a way of thinking, exploring, and making sense of the world around us.

And sometimes, all it takes to make a new concept click is a pink dinosaur, a kickball, or a boatload of animals.

Here's to raising curious thinkers, creative problem-solvers, and confident little mathematicians—one adventure at a time!

Meet the Creator

A little imagination. A love of problem-solving.

And a big idea.

Hi! I'm Lisa, the creator of Math Strategy Adventures.

As a mom of three with a background in engineering, I've always appreciated that there's more than one way to approach a problem. And when it comes to math, I believe understanding why something works is just as important as knowing the answer.

Math Strategy Adventures grew from a simple idea: What if the math strategies children learn in school became the foundation for stories they couldn't wait to read?

By combining imaginative storytelling with foundational math concepts, I hope to help young readers discover that math isn't just something we do on paper. It's a way of thinking, exploring, and making sense of the world around us.

And sometimes, all it takes to make a new concept click is a pink dinosaur, a kickball, or a boatload of animals.

Here's to raising curious thinkers, creative problem-solvers, and confident little mathematicians—one adventure at a time!

Lisa D. Canterbury

CREATOR & AUTHOR

Be Part of the Next Adventure!

New stories. New strategies. More math-filled fun.

And a big idea.

We're just getting started! Join our email list to hear about new book releases, upcoming adventures, and fun ways to help young learners develop their math skills.

Because the next big math breakthrough might be just one story away.

Be Part of the Next Adventure!

New stories. New strategies. More math-filled fun.

And a big idea.

We're just getting started! Join our email list to hear about new book releases, upcoming adventures, and fun ways to help young learners develop their math skills.

Because the next big math breakthrough might be just one story away.

Math Strategy Adventures

Big Adventures. Little Math Breakthroughs.

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