My Math Monster

By E. M. Olson

People will tell you that there are no such things as monsters. But if you ask Alexander Applebee, hell tell you another story. He has a math monster, and that monster can be very distracting when its time to do math. Alex tries telling his math teacher, his mother, and even his grandfather about the blue-eyed monster whose antics make it hard to concentrate on the subject.

Alex is flabbergasted that no one can see or hear the math monster, and they just dont understand his problem. Hes a bit relieved when he discovers other children have their own monsters. Though this makes him feel a little better, he must figure out how to deal with his own monster.

In this picture book for children, Alexs unexpected adventure with his math monster reminds us that success in life is often a matter of taming our own creatures.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Archway Publishing
• Release date: Feb 23, 2017
• ISBN: 9781480844070

E. M. Olson

E. M. Olson is a Michigan native and author. His passion for children’s books comes from many happy hours reading bedtime stories to his own children. A business attorney by day, Olson is a story teller in his off hours. This is his second book.

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MY MATH MONSTER

E.M. Olson

Copyright © 2017 E.M. Olson.

This is a work of fiction. All of the characters, names, incidents, organizations, and dialogue in this novel are either the products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously.

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ISBN: 978-1-4808-4406-3 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-4808-4408-7 (hc)

ISBN: 978-1-4808-4407-0 (e)

Archway Publishing rev. date: 02/22/2017

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MY MATH MONSTER

People will tell you that there are no such things as monsters. But, if you ask Alexander Applebee, he will tell you another story.

I have a Math Monster, said Alexander Applebee. He sat in his seat, looking up at his teacher, unblinking and very calm.

His teacher, Ms. Emily, paused for a moment. Alex had always been one of her best students. She was surprised to see him so distracted. So she said, Alexander, please pay attention. We’ll talk about this after school. She continued the lesson.

Alex’s Math Monster smiled as he peered over the edge of the desk. Math Monsters are blue, of course, and very short. Like a blue ball of fur, with arms and legs. They have long fingers and toes and their faces are friendly, and blue, of course.

Strumming his fingers on the edge of the desk, Alex’s Math Monster stood up on his toes. He placed his index finger