About This Book
Explains how the number one can refer to a single item, the two shoes in a pair, the seven days in a week, the twelve eggs in a dozen, all the trees in a forest, and much more.
Wonderlit Review
"More Than One" by Miriam Schlein is a concise and thoughtful concept book designed to broaden young children's understanding of the number one. It moves beyond simple enumeration, demonstrating how "one" can signify a single unit, a collective group (like a pair or a dozen), or a unified whole (like a forest). The book's strength lies in its clear, accessible examples that invite children to think flexibly about mathematical concepts and language. It's ideal for children aged 4-7, though the publisher's range extends to 11. Parents can use this book to initiate discussions about collective nouns and abstract numerical ideas. It's a gentle, educational read that provides a solid foundation for early math literacy.
Discussion Prompts
1
Can you think of other things that are "one" but have many parts, like a family or a team?
2
What is something that is always "one" and can't be broken into parts?
3
How does knowing that "one" can mean different things help us understand the world better?
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