I AM EDDE EQUAL, a book for pre-school - 2nd grade students, introduces EDDE EQUAL, a friendly cookie cartoon character who must keep both sides of his body equal. By doing this, he introduces the fundamental concept of solving mathematical equations. While this is a timely educational book, it is also appealing because it is a story that generates curiosity. What will happen to EDDE EQUAL if he does not remain equal? The book ends with the reader discovering the answer.