The whole is greater than the sum of its parts--and unity and
connection are most important of all--in a beautifully illustrated
counting book with a timely message.
One can be one thing all on its own--one star, one stream, one stick,
one stone. But those on their toes, those using their smarts, know one
can be more than the sum of its parts.
Consider the two slices of bread that make up one sandwich, or the three
lines of poetry that form one haiku, or even the ten years that form one
decade. From one to ten, from sandwiches to centuries, every part is
necessary to the whole. In this fascinating concept book, a simple
rhyming narration aimed at younger children is complemented by
informational panels about subjects like the four compass points, the
five acts in Shakespeare, the seven colors of a rainbow, or the nine
innings in baseball. Award-winning author Susan Hood and debut
children's book illustrator Linda Yan offer a mind-expanding look at
early math concepts such as part/whole relationships, fractions, and
addition--while underlying themes of cooperation, peace, and kindness
make this beautiful volume one to be enjoyed by anyone at any age.