Multiplication and division are essential learning requirements for understanding basic arithmetic operations in Math at early childhood education. Young children are always frustrated with arithmetic because they do not really get what is the basic concept behind it. Actor-author Mckellar uses fun cartoons and colorful graphics to illustrate the key concepts. Through lively “times” travel adventure of Mr. Mouse and Ms. Squirrel, she gives readers an intuitive understanding of multiplication and division by encouraging them to arrive at answers on their own rather than memorizing tables.

Arithmetic operations may be complicated for some children. Colorful graphics and exercises in each chapter can really help children learn mathematics in a simple way and build up their reasoning skills at the same time. Travelling from the “times machine”, with each chapter adding a fun activity gives further practice on the order of operations such as looking at number patterns that illustrate the rules for multiplying and division without the calculator.

Danica McKellar is the New York Times bestselling author of groundbreaking mathematics books who is also well-known for her work to make mathematics education more effective and interesting. This book is particularly well-suited for children ages 7 and up.