Who has all the power in the number world? The number ten, of course! And every number from one through nine longs to be just like him. When a secret way to attain this stature is revealed, the numbers set out to unlock the secret in their own lives. You and your child will cheer for the numbers as they face their own unique challenges and find amazingly creative solutions. ".when Number Nine hit a foul ball, his bat cracked right in half.The crowd was growing impatient. 'Let's go! Let's go!' they shouted as they clapped and stomped. Sweat poured down Number Nine's huge face.

He knew the game would have to be called off if he didn't find another bat. Suddenly, he saw something flying through the air coming straight towards him.""The huge door slowly creaked open, and there stood the most enormous eight you could ever imagine. 'Hello, Mr. Eight. As you can see, I'm just an ordinary [number] of no importance at all here in the Number Kingdom. But, you see, the thing is, I have a problem.'"".

when [Number Four] dug a hole and placed a long piece of wood inside, something very startling happened. In a flash, the wood dropped down into the earth, as though the ground had swallowed it up in one big gulp. Gasping with fright, she backed away from the hole, as if it might try to swallow her as well. Then she walked up close and pounded the hole with her shovel to see whether it was solid. It felt as normal as the dirt in her own backyard. 'Gee whiz,' she wondered. 'Where did that wood go?'" Each entertaining and humorous story in The Power of Ten is designed to spark the child's ability to visualize number relationships and improve skills in addition. This is the perfect read-aloud storybook for parents and teachers alike.