About This Book
Maurice Sendak's 'One Was Johnny' is a delightful counting book that follows a young boy named Johnny whose quiet home is invaded by ten increasingly silly characters. As each new intruder arrives, Johnny counts them, and then, with a clever plan, he counts them out again, restoring peace. This rhyming story is perfect for children aged 3-7, offering a fun and engaging way to practice counting from one to ten and back down, while also subtly exploring themes of problem-solving and managing frustration.
See how Johnny restores peace and quiet to his home as he rids himself of ten intruders
Discussion Prompts
1
Can you count all the characters who came to Johnny's house?
2
Which intruder was your favorite and why?
3
How did Johnny feel when his house got so crowded?
4
What was Johnny's clever idea to get everyone to leave?
5
If you had ten unexpected visitors, what would you do?
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