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One / Zero
A dual edition of Kathryn Otoshi's books 'One' and 'Zero.'
72 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2011
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Kathryn Otoshi
18 books84 followersKathryn Otoshi is an acclaimed author, illustrator and speaker best known for her character-building books, Zero, One, and Two. She travels across the country inspiring students through reading, art and the power of literature. Her books, Beautiful Hands and Draw the Line, make important statements about connecting and building community.
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December 14, 2019
This is a fun book - One comes first, Zero last. That's kind of a pun if you think about it...but don't bc it kind of makes your head hurt if you think abt it too long.
I really liked this book because Otoshi kind of slips in some play-on-words here and there and it's fun to read. I'd say together they're five stars - alone, four. The colors are bright, the illustrations are pretty, and it's always fun to flip the book around and read the second story.
It's a good message, that nobody is left out, and everybody's here for a purpose, and everybody can serve a purpose - even if you don't quite know what that purpose is, yet. To tell people that even if you don't feel like you belong, or you don't really need to be here in the first place, you can always be useful in some area or other. And that's pretty important to remember.
The main message is, dude, everyone counts!
I really liked this book because Otoshi kind of slips in some play-on-words here and there and it's fun to read. I'd say together they're five stars - alone, four. The colors are bright, the illustrations are pretty, and it's always fun to flip the book around and read the second story.
It's a good message, that nobody is left out, and everybody's here for a purpose, and everybody can serve a purpose - even if you don't quite know what that purpose is, yet. To tell people that even if you don't feel like you belong, or you don't really need to be here in the first place, you can always be useful in some area or other. And that's pretty important to remember.
The main message is, dude, everyone counts!
January 25, 2019
One: One of the best preschool counting books I've seen. It teaches the numbers 1 - 10. In addition, it teaches colors, dealing with bullying techniques, and the value of cooperation. A fun, informative story that all my children have enjoyed. Zero: A very excellent sequel to the book One. It teaches counting by 10, and the technique to keep counting to infinity. In addition, it teaches the exponential value of cooperation. A fun, informative story that all my children have enjoyed.
May 21, 2011
What a wonderful book(s). This is a dual edition with both of Otoshi's number books.
It is well written with a great message for children and adults alike. The illustrations are simple and poignant. The writing clear and involved. You don't even have to be good with numbers to get the message about bullying, standing up for yourself/others, and and the importance finding self worth.
It is well written with a great message for children and adults alike. The illustrations are simple and poignant. The writing clear and involved. You don't even have to be good with numbers to get the message about bullying, standing up for yourself/others, and and the importance finding self worth.
April 20, 2012
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February 13, 2014A cute book that shows how important zero and one are in math, and tell about friendship too.
January 11, 2015
one and xero by kathryn otoski
bully proofing
zero feels he is nothing, but finds meaning in his own nature.
bully proofing
zero feels he is nothing, but finds meaning in his own nature.
November 3, 2016
A book we have read many times over the past 4 years.
Ellie read for her November Pizza Hut Reading Challenge..krb 11/2/16
Ellie read for her November Pizza Hut Reading Challenge..krb 11/2/16
April 24, 2018
Really enjoyed this children's book. Had a great discussion with my class
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