One Whole Bunch

Written by Mary Meyer · Illustrated by Sara Gillingham

A boy collects flowers for his mother, counting down from 10 to 1.

5.4/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 119 ratings

32 pages· ~410L

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Bookroo's summary

A young boy embarks on a heartfelt mission to gather a bouquet for his mother, counting each flower from 10 to 1. As he picks each bloom, the anticipation builds—will he find the perfect flowers to express his love? This charming tale combines a simple counting journey with the warmth of a child's affection, inviting readers to join in the countdown and discover the beauty in small gestures.

From the publisher

In this new book illustrated by award-winning artist and designer Sara Gillingham, a boy gathers a bunch of flowers for a beautiful bouquet for his mother in this simple and sweet story that features a counting element: 10 to 1.

At a glance

Format: Board Book
Pages: 32
Reading age: 0–4
Audience: Board
Lexile: ~410L

Themes & topics

Books about counting and numbers Books about numbers Books about flowers Books about science and nature Books about mother-son relationships

What readers & critics say

Reviews

5.4

out of 7

4.5

“This is a cute book that counts backwards through a flower garden, including some more well-known florals (daisies) and others that may be new (tidy tips). The illustrations are cute and as a mom I love that the culmination of all this counting is a beautiful bouquet for mama.”

Marmee

Trusted reviewer

6.3

“This book is a treat! There are so many numbers books out there, but sometimes a numbers book really POPS! This is one of them. The illustrations are fun and have a craft-y, homemade feel. I also love this book because it introduces fun new words. So many counting books focus on the same products over and over again--counting bugs, counting cars, counting blocks. Counting peonies, forget-me-nots, and tidy tips is a refreshing change.”

Lemony Snickers

Trusted reviewer

The illustrator