An hilarious look at maths from a poet's-eye view ... will convert even the most reluctant mathematician to the fun to be had with numbers. -- Carousel 20021101 Provide[s] rich opportunities for linking maths with literacy ... [a] delightful poetic pot pourri ... The title poem draws your attention like iron filings to a magnet ... Takes us on an enchanting poetic pilgrimage through numberland ... A snazzy animated collection that will undoubtedly transform your class into maths disciples... My Year 5 class gave this volume a thumbs up ... You can count on [this book] to fascinate, engage and ignite an enthusiastic response to learn more about the magic of maths and the power of poetry. -- TES Teacher 20030906 This unique collection of original poems about maths provides delightful insights into the world of numbers - sometimes humorous, sometimes thoughtful, always highly entertaining. -- Books Magazine 20021201 The poems are lively enough to stand up on their own, but accompanied by the artwork of Satoshi Kitamura, they practically jump out of the page at you. -- Junior 20040101

JOHN AGARD was born in Guyana and emigrated to Britain in 1977. His poetry includes WE ANIMALS WOULD LIKE A WORD WITH YOU, POINTS OF VIEW WITH PROFESSOR PEEKABOO, LAUGHTER IS AN EGG, and COME BACK TO ME MY BOOMERANG. He lives in Sussex and is married to Grace Nichols, herself a respected Caribbean poet. SATOSHI KITAMURA was born and brought up in Japan but has lived and worked in London since 1979. He has written and illustrated many acclaimed children's books. EINSTEIN ... is his third collaboration with John Agard following WE ANIMALS WOULD LIKE A WORD WITH YOU and POINTS OF VIEW WITH MR PEEKABO.