Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1985
A Remainder of One
By Elinor J Pinczes, Bonnie MacKain (Illustrator)
A bug soldier must outsmart his queen to join the parade.
32 pages· 580 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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Summary: Private Joe, a determined bug soldier, faces a dilemma when the queen orders her army to march in perfect lines. To avoid being excluded, Joe cleverly divides the marchers into more lines, challenging the queen's strict rules. Will his ingenuity earn him a place in the parade, or will it lead to unexpected consequences? Dive into this whimsical tale of strategy and determination, where one bug's quest for inclusion tests the boundaries of order and creativity.


