We Are One: How the World Adds Up by Susan Hood and Linda Yan - ADVISABLE

We Are One: How the World Adds Up by Susan Hood, illustrated by Linda Yan. PICTURE BOOK. Candlewick Press, 2021. $18. 9781536201147 

BUYING ADVISORY: EL – ADVISABLE 

AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE 

This is a counting book that covers some basic mathematical principles that govern our universe. Counting up to ten, each number gets two or three real-life examples that illustrate that number and how it is used in the world. The breadth of topics that are covered in this simple book is amazing - ballet to Shakespeare, geography to the rules of baseball - it’s all in here. There are also a host of sources that a student can use to dive deeper into the topics. 

If you, like me, were intrigued by the thought of a mathematical picture book, this may be the one for you. The universe is a very broad topic for a children’s picture book. However, the overall message of community and union is like a silver thread throughout the whole piece. The art is unique and ties in perfectly with the whole feel of the book. It may be too broad a topic to do adequately, but this would be a great read, especially for a STEM-focused student. 

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