Story Time
Every story holds a little bit of mathematics, sometimes hidden in plain sight – in the stories we tell, the patterns we notice and the way we make sense of the world. Every tale carries sparks of mathematical thinking, and when we notice them, stories become powerful tools for learning.
Here, we carefully select engaging stories and uncover the mathematical ideas woven into them. Then we connect these discoveries to research-based insights about how people,children and adults alike, learn mathematics best.
Whether you’re a parent looking to make bedtime stories more meaningful, a teacher searching for creative ways to bring maths into the classroom, or simply someone who loves to explore the world through stories, you’ll find inspiration here.
Our goal is to help you see what’s often overlooked – the patterns, reasoning and problem-solving ideas that live inside a good story. With just a little guidance, you can use these stories to spark curiosity, deepen understanding, and help learners of all ages experience the joy of mathematical thinking.
Explore our collection of stories and discover how reading together can open the door to mathematical wonder.
Pete The Cat
The story of Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons follows Pete through a challenging day as he loses his four beloved buttons, one by one!
Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons
Stories From our Team
The stories in this section are ones we’ve written ourselves — sparked by curiosity, classroom moments, and a love of both storytelling and mathematical thinking. Each tale is crafted with care, blending imagination with mathematical ideas in ways that invite readers to wonder, notice, and explore. Some are whimsical, others grounded in everyday life — but all are rooted in the belief that stories can help us see maths differently.
As you read, we invite you to join us in looking closely: What patterns emerge? What questions come to mind? What thinking lies just beneath the surface? These stories are designed not just to be read, but to be talked about, played with, and revisited — alone or together, at home or in the classroom.
We hope they inspire you to tell your own stories too — and to find the maths hidden in every corner of your world.
Holly’s Coloured Pens
Holly‘s story follows her as she joyfully organises her colourful pens into pots and discovers the total amount she has by counting in 3s.
Dylan and the Magic Pizza Party
The story of Dylan follows him as he uses division – with help from his talking cat – to fairly share pizza slices among the guests at his party.
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