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, one might miss friends and the connections 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 at the forefront, drawing readers into the many engaging scenes on the page. The book centers on a girl with brown skin, while the rest of the characters make up 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.