One

Written by Kathryn Otoshi

Colors clash until one stands up, changing everything.

5.1/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 5,299 ratings

32 pages· 452 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· 510L

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Bookroo's summary

In a world of colors, Red's fiery temper dominates, leaving Blue and others feeling powerless. But when One arrives, everything changes. Can a single voice unite them and teach the power of standing together? Discover how courage and unity can transform a divided spectrum into a harmonious blend, as young readers learn about numbers, colors, and the strength in diversity. Will the colors find a way to embrace their differences and count as one?

From the publisher

Introduces young readers to numbers, counting, and primary and secondary colors by offering the story of ill-tempered Red who got too powerful for his own good and had to be brought down to size by One–a single entity with the courage to stand up for what was right.

Awards

The E.B. White Read Aloud Honor (2009)

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Words: 452
Reading age: 4–6
Audience: Picture
Lexile: 510L

Themes & topics

Books about empathy Books about numbers Books about counting and numbers Books about colors Books about courage

After the last page

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At the end of the book, all of the colors/numbers shout, "Everyone counts!" What do you think it means to count?

How could you help others feel like they count?

What readers & critics say

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5.5

“First off, I love what this book teaches about bullying. It just takes one to stand up to a bully, but the more defenders there are against the bully, the better. When "One" says he doesn't tolerate bullying, the others gain the courage to stand up, too. Second of all, I love that this book shows how empathy is important. The colors want to be nice to blue, and blue reaches out to red because he knows what it's like to be alone. Last of all, this book introduces main colors and numbers 1-7 with fun word play. :)”

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