How the Number Ten Came to Be
Published on 10. February 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
58 pages
979-8-9885907-8-1 (ISBN)
Description
Oh no! Zero has just moved into town, but is bigger than the other zeros. Because of this, Zero has trouble making friends. Zero decides to look for bigger numbers to play with...until it realizes the other numbers only want to play with the same number.
To make new friends, Zero attempts to change itself into different numbers...only to fail. Along Zero's journey to friendship, and accepting itself, Zero meets even bigger numbers along the way, who give it great advice.
This lovely, and humorous children's book teaches children how to count to ten, math addition with zeroes, and that it's okay to be yourself. You should never have to change to fit in.
How the Number Ten Came to Be is the perfect book for counting and addition.
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A.J. Hughes is a fiction novelist and children's book author. A.J. Hughes currently has 11 titles. Her diverse body of work includes captivating tales for both young and adult readers. From the heartwarming pages of A Life: Worth Living to the imaginative worlds of Spooky Night and Operation Christmas Revenge, A.J.'s stories resonate with readers of all ages.A.J. is particularly drawn to exploring themes of love, loss, fear, and friendship. When she's not lost in the pages of her latest novel, A.J. can be found reading her favorite books, watching anime, or playing video games.A.J. Hughes currently resides in Madison, WI with her kitties, Anakin, Oreo, and Miso.Her motto: "Nothing is more beautiful than a sad story."Follow A.J. Hughes on her social media accounts for updates on her novels to come. Facebook: @A.J.HughesAuthor, Instagram: @a.j.hughesauthor, TikTok: @a.j.hughesauthor, Neighbahood.com: A.J. Hughes; and Youtube: @AuthorAJHughes