Maria doesn't like maths. Her Mum says that maths is not so bad since she uses maths without realising it. Maria's birthday is on Saturday. She is very excited as she counts down and prepares for the day. But what does maths have to do with Maria's birthday? Will Maria's mum succeed in changing Maria's view of maths? This is the first book in the 'Maths Fiction Series created by the author. It is a children's fiction book which combines a lovely children's story with a twist of maths. It aims to reduce any maths phobia a child might have by showing that 'we do maths every day without realising it.' The prior quote is part of the author's philosophy which formed the basis of this series. Enjoy this story as Maria counts down to her birthday party on Saturday. This book is also a maths supplementary reader.