In the land of Math and Figuring, where only the numbers 1 through 9 exist, a baby boy number (in the odd and different shape of 0) is born. Zero is mocked and ostracized because he is different but is later appreciated and respected when it is discovered that he has great worth to the land for his special quality.

Bill and Ed Nelson are brothers. Bill lives in Utah with his wife, Kami, and they have 10 children and 31 grandchildren between them. Ed lives in Colorado with his wife, Joanne, and they have four children and five grandchildren.