Award-winning author Betsy Franco is back with another pitch-perfect performance that explores a range of math topics—from fractions and time measurements to geometry and graphs—in a way that relates math to the daily lives of children. Even the most mathematically disinclined will warm to these innovative poems, illustrated with game-changing wit and whimsy by Priscilla Tey, whose clever mechanical “Numbots” guide readers through a surreal playground of calculated delights. From multiplying mice to missing socks, from stinky scales to bug races, this collection of imaginative verse subtracts the mystery, fear, and loathing from mathematics, making it engrossing and fun for all.
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- Counting in Dog Years and Other Sassy Math Poems
Counting in Dog Years and Other Sassy Math Poems
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Age Range
8+
Release Date
October 11, 2022
ISBN
978-1536201161
Twenty-nine playful poems from the maven of math poetry + ingenious high-concept art = countless hours of mind-blowing, mathematical fun.
Editor review
1 review
Poetry with a Math Twist
(Updated: June 08, 2026)
Overall rating
3.5
Plot
3.0
Characters
3.0
Writing Style
4.0
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
4.0
Counting in Dog Years is my first introduction to Betsy Franco's math poetry and I am hooked. The poems are filled with math references and puns that make for some pretty hilarious verses. Everything from multiplication to scales, to time, are covered in these fast-paced poems. The detailed illustrations add another layer of engagement that had my son and I pouring over the pages.
Counting in Dog Years is a cleverly written poetry book that will appeal to elementary aged students.
Counting in Dog Years is a cleverly written poetry book that will appeal to elementary aged students.
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