One Can Be

PreS-Gr 1–There are many things one can do alone, like reading, playing music or painting. Sometimes there is a need for the peace that comes with solitude and that’s okay. Then, every so often, you might miss your friends and the connections you build with them. One can do so much, but coming together with others there is so much more to be accomplished. A simple picture book about the beauty of being alone and the power that comes from depending on others and working together, this has minimal text on each page. The fun illustrations are filled with delightful details like a unicorn hat, a cardboard castle, and a dragon shelf stand at the forefront, drawing readers into the many engaging scenes on the page. The picture book centers on a brown-skinned girl while the rest of the characters are a diverse group with a variety of skin tones and hair textures, and they act as an excellent example of the diversity found in communities.