Author Description

Turn Math into a Superpower with Mochi and Coco! Written by high school senior and abacus teacher Jiarui Li, Mochi’s Counting Machine introduces children to the Soroban abacus—a 5,000-year-old "math machine" that builds mental math skills, focus, and confidence. Join Mochi and Coco on a journey where they learn the 34 fundamental addition and subtraction rules of the abacus through fun adventures and easy-to-follow steps. Inside this book, your child will discover: The Basics of the Abacus: A simple introduction to the world of beads. The Power of “Little Friends” and “Big Friends": Mastering the secret pairs that make math easy. Complete Reference Guides: Helpful cheat sheets for all addition and subtraction rules. Official Abacus Master Certificate: A special reward to celebrate your child’s new skills! Perfect for young learners, parents, and teachers alike, Mochi’s Counting Machine proves that with a little help from two adorable pups, anyone can become a math superhero!