A Remainder of One Book

"A Remainder of One" is a story about a bug named Joe who is struggling to fit in with the marching infantry. He is constantly the remainder or odd one out of the crowd, which the queen does not fit. The book is more squared shaped than other picturebooks, and has bright yellow endpages to represent the vibrant determination of Joe. The book jacket features a short description of the bug Joe and the problems he encounters in the storyline. The illustrations blend well together as they are a pattern of mostly purples, blues, and greens. The medium used seems to be some type of matte paint, with a tendency to use thick black lines to add texture to the story, which is perfect for illustrating the grass and plants. The typeface is classic bold black against white background and the illustrations are bordered. Joe eventually learns to fit in as he uses his problem-solving skills to do the math, and he is no longer considered a misfit. I think the book would be a perfect way to start a math lesson on remainders as it can give a child motivation to gradually understand a concept that can be somewhat difficult to them.