In Arithmetic Village, there are only two rules: be kind to each other and share all the jewels.This is the first book in a new series of five that uses light-hearted characters and whimsical rhymes to introduce the basic math concepts: number value, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division."Arithmetic Village" sets up the rules of Arithmetic Village and explains number placement with easy to understand symbols: One jewel = 1, a golden bag represents 10, and a treasure chest equals 100. Number placement is a vital part of understanding future math concepts.This light-hearted and quirky math curriculum is suitable for every young child's library.