Number Buddies
written and illustrated by Sarah Adam
Number Buddies Š2012 Sarah Adam All rights reserved. No part of this booklet may be reproduced or transmitted in any form, or by any means, without written permission from the author. Words, illustration and design by Sarah Adam sarah@madsahara.com www.madsahara.com
Number Buddies
written and illustrated by Sarah Adam
Here is One, alone in the sun But far from lonely is he Quiet and shy, contemplative and wry He’s calm and content as can be.
Two is running late! She’s always in a state When there’s work to do She’s on the move But always makes her date.
Three is the life of the party Bouncing and giggling around Full of jokes and ticklish pokes He’s always the toast of the town!
Here is little miss Four Out in a downpour Her umbrella keeps her dry She has plans for the day So sorry, she can’t stay No time to wait for clear sky!
Five does it all! no challenge can make him fall he's always got your back no matter when you call!
Six is full of wonder Exploring every cranny and nook From up to the highest treetops To every last page in a book.
Professor Seven is scheming His laboratory bubbles and brews A scientific mind is stirring Up homemade potions and stews.
Eight is on an adventure! Flying on his skis Over snow or frozen pond He’s always sure to please!
What could Nine be up to? She knows secrets she could sell But when she’s working undercover You know she’ll never tell.
Zero is quite Zen He meditates in space He never ends nor begins Just contemplates his place.
Now that you’ve made friends with the numbers They may not seem so different from you Always busy, but able to lend a hand With anything you need to do It’s good to help each other and fun to have some friends And when you play together you make a perfect Ten!
Lets draw some numbers! It’s easy and fun!
One stands up straight, then puts on his shoes and hat!
Five walks down the street and runs around the cornerbut has to go back for his hat!
Nine holds her chin up high and stands straight!
Two runs around the corner then straight down the street to school!
Six spins and loops!
Try here, or on another piece of paper!
Three plays leapfrog, once, then twice!
Four does a curtsyone leg up, one leg down!
Seven runs backwards and falls down!
Eight likes to spin in circles that don’t stop!
Zero is a circle, make him round or oval!
About this story When I was little and learning how to count it was hard for me to remember the numbers and learning math was very scary (sometimes it still is!) So I would play make-believe, and make the numbers my friends. They had favorite things to do and places to be, just like me! Did you ever make friends with the numbers too? Read more about the number buddies here, and make some of your own!
Sarah Adam is an illustrator and painter living in southern Vermont. Specializing in digital and traditional media, her work is whimsical in nature, focusing on bright use of color, energy and imagination. To view more work by Sarah, visit www.madsahara.com