Status
Available
Call number
Publication
KO Kids Books
Pages
32
Description
A number/color book reminding us that it just takes one to make everyone count.
Description
Blue is a quiet color. Red’s a hothead who likes to pick on Blue. Yellow, Orange, Green, and Purple don’t like what they see, but what can they do? When no one speaks up, things get out of hand — until One comes along and shows all the colors how to stand up, stand together, and count. As budding young readers learn about numbers, counting, and primary and secondary colors, they also learn about accepting each other's differences and how it sometimes just takes one voice to make everyone count.
Collection
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2008
Physical description
32 p.; 10 x 9.25 inches
ISBN
0972394648 / 9780972394642
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Lexile
510L
User reviews
LibraryThing member ydraughon
I used this book when introducing adding and subtracting one. The students enjoyed the story of the number one and how she helps the primary colors stand together and be counted. Kindergarden teachers can use this book to teach counting as well as primary and secondary colors. It can also be usd to
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LibraryThing member JenJ.
Deceptively simple, One actually covers colors, numbers, bullying, and self-esteem. Otoshi's text is well-crafted for reading aloud and kids will love the way Red's favorite bullying phrase rolls off the tongue, "Red is hot. Blue is not." Without a face in sight, Otoshi still manages to make her
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watercolor blob characters expressive and endearing. As with most bullying stories, the ending is problematic - is it realistic that Red stops bullying the others and becomes part of their group? I don't think Red rolling away on his own would have made a better ending, but Otoshi's ending does seem a little simplistic. As a simple story rather than a lesson, the ending works fine for me and Otoshi's final line that "Sometimes it just takes One," does indicate that the proposed solution doesn't always work. The large amounts of white space, simple text, and visual support from the illustrations would make this a good choice for beginning readers as well. I thought this was really excellent and I look forward to trying it out in storytime. Show Less
LibraryThing member kristine.rouska
This book was amazing. Otoshi uses colors and counting to discuss bullying. She makes the characters relatable (while they are colors) and uses rhyming to keep the attention of the children. The images are whimsical and artistic. And the message of only needing "One" to stand up against bullying is
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a powerful message for children. Show Less
LibraryThing member Sara.rivera
Summary: The story begins by introducing Blue and the other colors. Blue gets picked on a lot by Red, and Blue and all the other colors are too afraid to stand up to Red because he gets bigger every time he picks on another color. One shows up and stands up to Red, and encourages the colors to do
Personal Reaction: I thought this book was great for pre-k and kindergarten ages. You get the chance to teach about colors, numbers and bullying all in one book. The story is short enough that the kids will be able to re-tell it later to their parents.
Classroom Extension Ideas:
1. Have the children say the color as it appears in the text while reading.
2. Use watercolor paints to turn colors into numbers, possibly even blend the colors to show how they "play" and become new colors.
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the same. All the colors take on number shapes as they stand up to Red, and in the end Red also becomes a number and joins the fun with all the other colors/numbers.Personal Reaction: I thought this book was great for pre-k and kindergarten ages. You get the chance to teach about colors, numbers and bullying all in one book. The story is short enough that the kids will be able to re-tell it later to their parents.
Classroom Extension Ideas:
1. Have the children say the color as it appears in the text while reading.
2. Use watercolor paints to turn colors into numbers, possibly even blend the colors to show how they "play" and become new colors.
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LibraryThing member agrudzien
Red is a bully and none of the colors want to stand up to him. He picks on blue the most and poor blue begins to feel very blue indeed. Red's influence over the other colors grows and grows until one day, "One" shows up and changes the way the colors look at themselves and Red.
Good story for young
Good story for young
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kids about bullying and the power of standing up for yourself. Each color is given a "typical" characteristic (yellow is cheerful, red is angry, orange is outgoing, etc.) and could lead to a writing task in the voice of a color. Show Less
LibraryThing member KellyLPickett
In the beginning, Blue sees himself as a color that is not as good as the others, especially Red. Red makes fun Blue and makes him feel even worse about himself. All the other colors are afraid of Red and refuse to stand up to him. Then One shows up and is strong and tall, very different from the
I really like this book. It has many layers and can be used to talk about issues from believing in yourself, standing up to bullies, and that everyone has a part to play... "every one counts"
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colors. He was funny and all the colorsd liked him, especially since he was able to stand up to Red. Blue decides that he can be like One so he turns in to another number... then all the colors became numbers too. Even though they all look different, when put together, they all count.I really like this book. It has many layers and can be used to talk about issues from believing in yourself, standing up to bullies, and that everyone has a part to play... "every one counts"
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LibraryThing member JodiEasley
This book is so much more than a basic color, shape, and number book. It shows how a team of "numbers" take a stand against a bully because one number took a stand. It is an inspiring story for young children to hear, and is different from the typical characters and plot of a bullying story. As a
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teacher, I would like to read this book during the start of the year to create an environment that promotes tolerance. Show Less
LibraryThing member khoecker10
This book use colors and numbers to help adress the issue of bullying and how one person standing up can make a difference. Red makes fun of all the colors until 1 stands up to him and the other colors gain courage to stand up and become numbers also.
Genre: Fantasy
Critique: This book is a good
Critique of Plot:
In this book the author uses the person vs. person type of conflict. This type of conflict is effective in helping the author discuss bullying as children can identify themselves as part of the conflict and plot.
Media: watercolor & acrylic
Genre: Fantasy
Critique: This book is a good
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example of fantasy because it has the fantastical elements of colors and numbers being able to talk and giving them the ability to feel emotions.Critique of Plot:
In this book the author uses the person vs. person type of conflict. This type of conflict is effective in helping the author discuss bullying as children can identify themselves as part of the conflict and plot.
Media: watercolor & acrylic
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LibraryThing member juliafuentesNMSU
One is a simple book not very creative but i give us a good message about the importance of been friendly and not mean with everybody.
LibraryThing member librarymary09
A nice simple picture book about how to deal with someone who is being a bully.
LibraryThing member Absent_Librarian
I really enjoyed this book. The illustrations are deceptively simple for such a complex issues as bullying, self-confidence and making right choices. I especially liked the consistent use of the colour in the text. It allows for additional conversations with the kids reading it, enabling them to
A beautiful book, the illustrations of the number one demonstrate how standing up and speaking up can make you feel tall and strong. The physicality of the colours express how each is feeling much better than words can, making the emotions of the story more accessible for the class. It also allows for great follow-up activities where students can draw their own pictures to show how they feel now or in various situations. "One" provides a common visual language to discuss emotions and a manner in which to share those feelings with classmates.
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evaluate what is happening, make predictions and become involved in the story rather than just reading it. A beautiful book, the illustrations of the number one demonstrate how standing up and speaking up can make you feel tall and strong. The physicality of the colours express how each is feeling much better than words can, making the emotions of the story more accessible for the class. It also allows for great follow-up activities where students can draw their own pictures to show how they feel now or in various situations. "One" provides a common visual language to discuss emotions and a manner in which to share those feelings with classmates.
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LibraryThing member fvalle89
A read aloud for a fourth grade class on the second day of school. Addresses other themes like bullying, new students in school, standing up for yourself and being accepting. Also teaches numbers and colors. I enjoyed it and the themes. Class review: 5 stars
LibraryThing member Artobsessed
Blue is a quiet color. Red’s a hothead who likes to pick on Blue. Yellow, Orange, Green, and Purple don’t like what they see, but what can they do? When no one speaks up, things get out of hand — until One comes along and shows all the colors how to stand up, stand together, and count. As
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budding young readers learn about numbers, counting, and primary and secondary colors, they also learn about accepting each other's differences and how it sometimes just takes one voice to make everyone count. Show Less
LibraryThing member demmiee
Colorful and simple way of stating how one person can make a difference especially in a bullying situation. With so much emphasis on stopping bullies it's a good lesson on a positive way in which this can be done.
LibraryThing member bsalomon
When blue is picked on in school, 1 stands up to red. This encourages the other colors to do the same. This is a great book that teaches children about bullies, and what you can do if there is a bully in your school. Kathryn Otoshi uses colors to represent people, which is very great and cleaver.
LibraryThing member lorinhigashi
"One" is one of those books that you need in your library, at home and in the classroom. It uses simple watercolors as illustrations yet captures the reader with its powerful message, that it only takes one to stand up. The writing seems simple yet has a deeper meaning in the story - blue is a
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color and also representing the feeling of sadness, red is a color and also representing the act of being mean, one is a number and represents the one who can represent the change. This book is a great resource for talking to children about bullying and being an ally and not a bystander. Show Less
LibraryThing member Dmtcer
This book was recommended/suggested by a colleague. Such a simple book with a powerful theme about being bullied and standing up for oneself.
LibraryThing member ReadAloudDenver
A unique way to learn the numbers and colors while also learning about standing up for yourself and for others and handling bullying. The colorful shapes are characters that take on personalities of their own. The colors and brushstrokes bring them to life.
LibraryThing member burlandbulldogs
Love the concept of using colors and the single number "1" to demonstrate the concept of bullying and how it takes one person to stand up to the bully.
LibraryThing member librarymary09
A nice simple picture book about how to deal with someone who is being a bully.
LibraryThing member Rosa.Mill
This is a phenomenal book about bullying. The artwork is simple and beautiful and does not detract from the story in any way. This is one of those "everyone should read this" books.
LibraryThing member CMJohnson
This book is a great book for bullying! It is a colorful and creative way to look at what bullying is, and the problems it creates. It is fantastic for kids!
LibraryThing member shane54
I love children's books that have a good message/moral. This is one of my favorites utilizing numbers & color to tell a story about sticking up for oneself & others. Great book for the topic of bullying!
LibraryThing member Cheryl_in_CC_NV
Meh. ?�A standard anti-bullying story, but with spots of color instead of ppl or animals. ?áInspired, perhaps, by meta books like Press Here and whatever inspired The Day the Crayons Quit. ?áBut those are much more fun. ?áThis is just too simple. ?áThe message is, imo, better presented
Ok, I have to amend my review a bit. ?áApparently this is an earlier meta book - it's from 2008, about five years before the others. ?áStill, they do it better, so if you have to choose just a few, skip this one.
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in Bully by Laura Vaccaro Seeger. ?áStill, I do like these kinds of books so very much that I will look for more by Otoshi.Ok, I have to amend my review a bit. ?áApparently this is an earlier meta book - it's from 2008, about five years before the others. ?áStill, they do it better, so if you have to choose just a few, skip this one.
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LibraryThing member Salsabrarian
This picture-book treatment of bullying can be somewhat abstract for its intended audience. The use of the colors is a concrete way of describing the different personalities but once the numerals get involved AND the colors change into numbers, the carrying-out of the message becomes convoluted. It
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gets back on track somewhat ("Everyone counts!" they shouted.) but this book might be best presented in conjunction with other titles on bullying, rather than as a standalone. Show Less
Awards
Monarch Award (Nominee — 2014)
Next Generation Indie Book Awards (Finalist — Children's Picture Book — 2009)
Flicker Tale Award (Nominee — Picture Books — 2012)
Florida Literacy Association Children's Book Award (Nominee — 2010)
Ladybug Picture Book Award (Nominee — 2011)
E.B. White Read-Aloud Award (Honor Book — Picture Book — 2009)
London Book Festival (Honorable Mention — Children's Book — 2008)
Read Aloud Indiana Book Award (2013-2015)
Call number
J2C.002