We talk with children about birds, flowers, lakes, stars, skies, bicycles, cars, and many other wonderful things. We should tell them about numbers as one of the beautiful aspects of our lives. Numbers can be observed and marveled at as much as birds and flowers. Sometimes they are as deep as lakes, but we can see only the surface. Sometimes they gleam and beckon, sending us mysterious light like stars. We can even ride them as a bicycle or a car if we learn to do so. Whether you are a parent or a teacher this book will help you start a conversation about numbers.