Egbert can't wait to eat his twelve plump cookies, but everyone around him has the same idea! Kids receive an easy-to-understand lesson in division that simultaneously reinforces the concept of sharing. Reading about Egbert's distribution of his taste treats is guaranteed to improve children's math comprehension skills. 'A book is a door, a magic door. It can take you places you have never been before!' Each story in this lighthearted series begins with an invitation to open a magic door and visit a land where tales both entertain and inform. Engaging characters and whimsical illustrations introduce children to everything from basic science to character development. Creative text encourages kids to view reading as fun-a magical doorway to discovering the wonders of their world

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