This is a charming novel about Zero who believes himself to be a hero. The other number do not think Zero is important when it comes to adding or subtracting, however they become scared of Zero when they make the discovery that any number multiplied by Zero is Zero. They then see Zero as a villain and so does Zero. Zero spends some time alone while the other numbers reflect on Zero and realize without him, they can't make the number 10. Roman Numerals come to attack the other numbers while Zero is away. Zero hears their cries for help and saves them, just like a true hero. Everyone cheers Zero on and is glad to be his friend. This is a great book that will help students learn about math, friendship, and the importance of being yourself. This is great for primary readers.

This book is perfect for teaching students about the importance of zero, but it also teaches an invaluable lesson about bullying. In this story, 0 is often left out because it holds no value like the other numbers. Zero then leaves due to the bullying but returns to save the day when Roman Numerals attack. This book addresses zero's role in addition, multiplication, and place holder. ( )

Zero is seen as nothing to the other numbers but as the book goes on, they realize they all would be lost without zero. The author does a great job of presenting math concepts in a fun and interactive way for students. He characterizes all of the numbers and helps the reader understand what zero is, what it does, and why it is important in math, A very fun and useful book for math lessons. ( )

This book is a well-illustrated book about the number zero, what it is, how it can be used, and why it's important. I rate this book 4 stars because it is fun, colorful, and not just an average book that explains a concept. The author makes the characters, which are numbers, engage in conversation that helps the reader gain an insight on why we use zero. I think this book can be a good, informative read for students that may struggle with place value. ( )

"Unlike most numbers, zero believed himself to be a hero. He just needed a chance to prove it." Zero is trying to discover who he is and what helps him feel like he amounts to something. He can't do the things that the other numbers do and he laments that he doesn't fit in. Even when zero plays on a team he counts for nothing. When he is added to the mix, all that amounts is the other number that was part of the team. It's a clever concept with many puns, but I did not find it that entertaining or cohesive. The book literally asked, "am I boring you? Hellooo?" and I had to answer, yes. There were too many jokes and too little plot with far too much.

This could be popular as a read to self book with older children in second grade or so to appreciate the humor. Zero has to go missing for the other numbers to appreciate the role that he holds in the world of numbers. The plot takes the reader through addition, subtraction, multiplication and division as games that the numbers all participate in. ( )