Two
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$1797
Picture Book · Ages 4–+ · 2014 · Est. 6 min read-aloud

Two

By Kathryn Otoshi

Two's friendship with One is tested when Three arrives. Can Two find her place again?

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40 pages· 667 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary

Two and One are inseparable friends, always dancing and counting on each other. But when Three arrives, One's attention shifts, leaving Two feeling abandoned. As One and Three chant their new bond, Two must navigate feelings of loss and discover her own path. Will she find a way to reconnect or embrace a new beginning? This tale explores the complexities of friendship, self-discovery, and the courage to let go.

From the publisher

Two is best friends with One. Whenever they’d get the chance, they’d dance! She’d sing and snap. He’d tappity-tap. What a pair they made! At the end of each day, they’d always say, “ONE, TWO, I’ll count on you, ‘til the end, we’ll be best friends.” Until Three jumps in between them . . . Suddenly One only wants to play with Three. “ONE, THREE, odds we’ll be!” they chant. Two feels left out. But what can she do? Another character-building counting book by award-winning author Kathryn Otoshi, Two is a powerful story of friendship, loss, letting go, and self-discovery.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
667
Reading age
4–99+
Audience
Picture
Lexile
530L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about feelings and emotionsBooks about counting and numbersBooks about social themesBooks about values and virtues
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.5
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
September 23, 2014
First published
September 15, 2014
Publisher
KO Kids Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780972394666

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