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Math Misery!: A Growth Mindset Picture Book for Kids Who Struggle With Math
Paperback
General Juvenile FictionScience & Nature
Publisher Price: $14.99
Publisher: Ronnie Pearl Books
Published: Feb 21 2026
Pages: 34
Weight: 0.22
Height: 0.09 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Does your child dread math class? Feel left behind, or convinced they're just not a math person?
Math Misery! is a heartfelt picture book for kids who struggle with math anxiety, and for the parents and teachers who want to help them through it.
Author Ronnie (Greenberg) Pearl, a retired elementary school teacher of over 25 years, knows those feelings firsthand. As a child, she found math confusing and overwhelming until she discovered that with patience, support, and the right approach, math could finally make sense!
Inside this book:
- A relatable story for children who feel lost, slow, or embarrassed in math class
- A warm growth mindset message: mistakes are how we learn!
- A gentle reminder that every child deserves patience and the right kind of support
- A conversation starter for parents and teachers to use together
Perfect for:
- Ages 5-11 and grades K-6
- Classroom read-alouds and back to school gifts
- School counselors and growth mindset programs
- Any child who has ever said I'm not good at math
Through this uplifting story, Ronnie shares an important message: you are not alone, and you are not bad at math. Everyone learns differently, and every child deserves a classroom where mistakes are part of the journey.
Math Misery! inspires confidence, kindness, and perseverance, reminding kids everywhere that they can succeed.
A story about math anxiety, resilience, and the courage to try again.
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