EducatingParents.org rating: Approved

I liked this book, but it can get a little confusing. I like the idea of having one being more than just one, but I think students may get a little confused. The pictures make sense, but it can get confusing to readers. I understand what the book is showing, but little children may not fully grasp the concept. ( )

"More Than One" by Miriam Schlein explains how the number 1 can be more than just 1. Though this seems like an abstract topic the illustrations helps aid in the explanation of how 1 pair of shoes is 2 shoes and 1 week is actually 7 days. The book delves into the idea that sets of units come together to create 1 large unit of a different name. I found this to be a wonderful book when beginning place value in a math class. The book did a wonderful job of showing how place value is all around us. I felt the illustrations were very descriptive and gave a wonderful visual for this sometimes difficult topic. ( )

This is a interesting read. Author Miriam did a great job proving that one can actually be more than one in this book. For instance, one basketball team can be seen as one but it also can be seen as five if you count them individually on the court. Using grouping illustrations as a teaching guide allows readers to easily compare the number one to the number it could actually be once it's broken down. I enjoyed the concepts in 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.