(3) 4-6 Each two-page spread presents a hypothetical real-world math word problem, contextual background, and an answer using basic math and measurements. All the data to answer the fifty-three included questions is documented by appended sources, and a final chapter offers young readers some tricks for solving math puzzles in one's head. The book is artfully designed, with eye-catching color photographs and illustrations.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Jim Paillot. Lively word problems are leveled for "wee ones," "little kids," and "big kids," with additional "bonus" challenges. The wording of questions is occasionally awkward, and the topics are quite the hodgepodge. That said, Overdeck's third Bedtime Math book, like the others, does the trick: it makes math fun. Cartoonlike illustrations, answers, and problem-solving details are included.

Reviewer: Tanya D. Auger

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Jim Paillot. Overdeck's aim is ambitious: "to make math as common and beloved as the bedtime story." Each word problem is leveled for "wee ones," "little kids," and "big kids," with an additional "bonus" challenge. The kid-friendly writing is occasionally clunky, but the topics (underwear, animal sounds, sneezing) and illustrations are lively. Answers are included; an "Equation Chart" with problem-solving specifics is appended.

Reviewer: Tanya D. Auger