The Hueys in None the Number: questions to ask and activities to try
The Hueys love numbers, but is “none” a number? The Hueys in None the Number is a witty counting book with a puzzle at its heart.
What age is it for? The Hueys in None the Number is best for ages 3–7. Good for: Counting, and the puzzle of zero.
The Hueys in None the Number (Oliver Jeffers)
- Age
- 3-7
- Best for
- Counting, and the puzzle of zero
Count each page together, then stop at the zero question and let your child decide. It's a fun way into an idea many children find tricky.
What it helps with
- Counting to ten
- Understanding zero
- Asking big questions
- Thinking and arguing playfully
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “What did the Hueys love?”
- “How many are on this page?”
- “Is none a number?”
- “How many elephants are in the room?”
- “Can you count backwards to zero?”
- “What else can there be none of?”
5-minute activities to try together
None hunt
Look around the room: how many dinosaurs are there? None! Find things there are zero of.
Number line
Draw a number line from 0 to 10 and jump along it.
Free printables: The Hueys in None the Number worksheet and activity pack
This book’s one-page worksheet with the questions and activities above, plus our activity pack: printable scenario cards, three 5-minute activities and a “What could I try?” page for practising everyday skills together. Enter your email and download them straight away.
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- Best for
- First counting, and knowing when you have enough
- Age
- 1-4
Dinosaur Dig! (Penny Dale)
- Best for
- Dinosaurs, diggers and counting
- Age
- 2-5
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- Best for
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- Age
- 3-7
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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