Multiplication tables can be very tricky. They definitely are for Daphne. She studies and studies but still does poorly in math. Then one day she meets the wise old owl. Mr. Owl understands why she doesnat like math because he didnat do well in school either. His mother helped him learn some multiplication tricks to make them easier. Daphne quickly gains a new friend in the wise old owl as he teaches her tricks to remember her times tables, which helps her succeed in math.