Absolutely One Thing
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015 · Est. 7 min read-aloud

Absolutely One Thing

Written and illustrated by Lauren Child

Part of the Charlie and Lola series

Lola's playful math turns a simple shopping trip into a numbers adventure.

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32 pages· 790 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
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Join Charlie and Lola on a whimsical shopping trip where numbers take center stage. Lola's creative counting turns a simple 'one thing' rule into a delightful challenge. From ladybugs to leaves, her playful math bends reality, leaving Mom to wonder if they'll leave with anything at all. Will Lola's number games add up to a successful shopping spree, or will they return empty-handed? Dive into this charming tale where everyday math becomes an adventure.

From the publisher

Count on Absolutely One Thing for a singularly funny look at simple math as encountered by Charlie and Lola. Sometimes, as a treat, Mom takes Charlie and Lola to the store and says they may choose one thing. “One thing to share?” Lola asks. No, it’s one thing each, explains Charlie, or two actual things between two. Lola is nine minutes late getting ready, and on the way, there are ladybugs and birds to count and maybe a squillion leaves on a tree. At the store, Lola says she’ll choose three things, or possibly two. “How about no things?” asks Mom. With Lola hilariously bending everyday numbers to her will, the math goes down easy in this charming picture book loaded with visual appeal.

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
790
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD520L
Themes & topics
Books about mathBooks about counting and numbersBooks about siblingsBooks about social themesBooks about feelings and emotions
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.9
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
182416
Publication
Published
April 12, 2016
First published
January 1, 2015
Publisher
Candlewick
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780763687281

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