The fun activities in this workbook build confidence in understanding multiplying. Topics include estimating, partitioning, scaling up and short multiplication. Charming characters by talented illustrator Elisa Paganelli guide children through each activity, offering helpful tips along the way.

Holly Bathie grew up in Devon, where she spent all her time reading. Until the age of seven she wanted to be an acrobat, a lollipop lady, a lawyer or a comedienne. Then she decided on the best job: creating Usborne books. She lives and works in Oxford.