Your child is so much more than a mark on a page. This book helps them believe it.
In a world of exams, rankings, and tuition timetables, it's easy for a child to start measuring their whole worth by a number - and to crumble when that number isn't perfect.
More Than a Number is a collection of 18 warm, true-to-life stories about children who learn, the hard way and the gentle way, that grades aren't the same as worth. There's Mei, who learns from a kingfisher that missing isn't failing. Kiran, who stops racing his rival and starts beating his own best. Sora, who discovers how to calm a body that panics before every test. Lily, who gives up a podium finish to carry a fallen runner home.
Set in the bustling high-rises and night markets of a modern Asian city, each story wraps one sturdy life lesson - about mistakes, rest, courage, kindness, honesty, and bouncing back - inside a tale children see themselves in. Every story ends with gentle "Think About It" questions and a line to remember, making this a perfect read-aloud for bedtime or a quiet companion for an older child.
Perfect for children who feel the pressure - and the grown-ups who want to remind them they are enough, exactly as they are.
- 18 short, illustrated stories (ideal for ages 8-12)
- Reflection questions to spark real conversations
- Themes: resilience, confidence, test anxiety, self-worth, kindness, growth mindset
- A heartfelt gift for the start of a school year, an exam season, or any child who needs to hear they're more than a grade.
