Book Series · 16 Books

Storytelling Math Books

In order from Circle! Sphere! to Yumbo Gumbo.

The Storytelling Math series is a set of 16 board books by Grace Lin, published between 2020 and 2024. Written for ages 0–7, most books run about 30 pages.

Circle! Sphere!

The Animals Would Not Sleep!

The Last Marshmallow

Up to My Knees!

What Will Fit?

Luna's Yum Yum Dim Sum

Bracelets for Bina's Brothers

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Circle! Sphere!

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$759

Book #1 · Board Book · Ages 2–4 · 2020

Circle! Sphere!

What shape will their bubbles be? Discover the surprise in this playful math adventure.

16 pages

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Summary: Join Manny, Olivia, and Mei as they explore geometry through bubble-blowing fun. Each uses a different wand shape, but the bubbles hold a surprising secret. Dive into this joyful tale where math meets everyday play, sparking curiosity and discovery. Perfect for young minds eager to explore the world around them.

The complete set

Storytelling Math Series

16 books · Published 2020–2024

Circle! Sphere!

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$759

Circle! Sphere!

Board Book · Ages 2–4 · 2020

What shape will their bubbles be? Discover the surprise in this playful math adventure.

The Animals Would Not Sleep!

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$1597

The Animals Would Not Sleep!

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2020

Marco's stuffed animals won't stay put. Can he sort them before bedtime?

The Last Marshmallow

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$759

The Last Marshmallow

Board Book · Ages 0–2 · 2020

Two friends face a sweet dilemma: how to fairly share three marshmallows.

Up to My Knees!

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$759

Up to My Knees!

Board Book · Ages 0–2 · 2020

A sunflower grows taller. How high will it reach?

What Will Fit?

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$759

What Will Fit?

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2020

Can Olivia find the perfect item to fit her basket at the market?

Luna's Yum Yum Dim Sum

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$674

Luna's Yum Yum Dim Sum

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2020

Can Luna and her brothers solve the puzzle of dividing five buns among three?

Bracelets for Bina's Brothers

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$1498

Bracelets for Bina's Brothers

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2021

Bina's bracelet-making reveals surprising patterns and family secrets.

Too-Small Tyson

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$1498

Too-Small Tyson

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2021

A young boy uses math to rescue his missing pet gerbil.

Usha and the Big Digger

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$1498

Usha and the Big Digger

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2021

Three kids see different constellations. Who's right?

Again, Essie?

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$1498

Again, Essie?

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2022

Can Rafael's wall keep his sister out, or does she have other plans?

A Beautiful House for Birds

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$759

A Beautiful House for Birds

Board Book · Ages 0–2 · 2023

A girl must creatively solve a pattern mistake on her birdhouse roof. Can math help her fix it?

Where Are the Eggs?

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$759

Where Are the Eggs?

Board Book · Ages 0–2 · 2023

Join a playful egg hunt and discover math in everyday adventures.

Lia y Luís: ¡Desconcertados!

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$1597

Lia y Luís: ¡Desconcertados!

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2023

Twins face a secret puzzle challenge. Can they decode the hidden message?

Our Favorite Apples

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$759

Our Favorite Apples

Board Book · Ages 0–2 · 2023

Three friends find a multicolored apple. How will they sort it?

Who Jumps More?

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$759

Who Jumps More?

Board Book · Ages 0–2 · 2023

Two friends explore math through playful snow jumps.

Yumbo Gumbo

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$1597

Yumbo Gumbo

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2024

A family gumbo recipe vote ends in a tie. How will they decide?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Storytelling Math series?

There are 16 books in the Storytelling Math series. It began with Circle! Sphere! in 2020, and the newest book, Yumbo Gumbo, was published in 2024.

What ages are the Storytelling Math books best for?

The series is best for ages 0–7, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring Storytelling Math to life.

Grace Lin

Author & Illustrator

Sara Levine

Marta Alvarez Miguens

Natasha Yim

Violet Kim

Chaaya Prabhat

Anastasia Williams

Amitha Jagannath Knight

Sandhya Prabhat

Jenny Lacika

Teresa Martinez

Ana Crespo

Giovana Medeiros

Keila V. Dawson

Katie Crumpton

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