The numbers 0 to 9 are presented as the main characters of the story. The relationship of the numbers with each other is better understood by a child as Number 9 is seen as the largest number, while Zero the smallest. The story also uses this relationship to see what can happen when bullying enters the picture: the whole community suffers when bullying is allowed to flourish unchecked. But, also presented are friendships and loyalties, and...as always, life itself enters the picture. All ends well.