2. It was number 5’s birthday and she was going to have a party. “Hurray!” Said all the other numbers, “Jelly, ice cream and birthday cake, we can’t wait!” So off they all went to get ready. 5 4 03 1 2

3. There are some rules if you want to come to my party... 5 Come back, come back! 1 2 3 4 0

4. 5 I want 5 balloons before you can come into my party!

5. So all the numbers went and got their balloons... 0 1 2 3 4 But none of them had enough. They all felt very sad. Can you think of a way of helping them?

6. 3 All of a sudden number 3 had an idea. We could go in pairs so that we have 5 balloons altogether. 4 What a good idea said number 4, I’ll be your partner. Have they got enough balloons to go to the party?

7. What about me said number 1, I can be your partner... 3 1 No, no, no. I need 2. 3 + 2 = 5 2

8. “Ok”, said number 1, “but how many more do I need to make 5?” 1 4

9. So 3 and 2, and 1 and 4 went off to the party.... But poor zero was left behind. 0 1 2 3 4

10. When they got to the party everyone was having lots of fun... Except number 5 who didn’t have anyone to dance with. 5

11. All of a sudden someone crept in from behind the door. 5 0 I’ll be your partner But you don’t have any balloons That’s ok because together we have 5. Oh zero, you’re my hero!