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Sunnyville is perfect. It twinkles with total loveliness. Until Rhino drops a toffee wrapper!
“What? It’s only one!” he says. Soon things are messier, noisier and a WHOLE LOT grumpier!
Can anyone save the day? The perfect book to teach kids that a little care for your local environment and taking time to think of those around you, makes for a joyful world for all.
“What? It’s only one!” he says. Soon things are messier, noisier and a WHOLE LOT grumpier!
Can anyone save the day? The perfect book to teach kids that a little care for your local environment and taking time to think of those around you, makes for a joyful world for all.
32 pages, Hardcover
First published August 18, 2021
About the author
Tracey Corderoy
120 books69 followersTracey is the author of Hubble Bubble, Granny Trouble. She was born and grew up in industrial South Wales and now lives in a hidden valley in Gloucestershire with her husband, two children and an ever-increasing menagerie of devilishly-cute-but-sometimes-rather-naughty pets.
A trained teacher, Tracey has always had a passion for wonderful literature and began writing for children in 2006. Her books for other publishers include The Grunt and The Grouch series about two riotous trolls, and numerous picture books including “The Little White Owl.
Tracey’s head is happily crammed with countless ideas and stories and she’s loving the adventures that her characters insist they share…
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A trained teacher, Tracey has always had a passion for wonderful literature and began writing for children in 2006. Her books for other publishers include The Grunt and The Grouch series about two riotous trolls, and numerous picture books including “The Little White Owl.
Tracey’s head is happily crammed with countless ideas and stories and she’s loving the adventures that her characters insist they share…
from - http://nosycrow.com/authors-etc/trace...
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June 19, 2021
This book address situations in which someone excuses poor behavior by arguing that it's only one. Throwing away a can, picking a flower, or singing in public. This book drives home the message with a mouse that decides to care for a flower, though it's only one. The other animals realize that we can only make a difference one at a time and that only one can matter a lot for a community.
This story has a clear message; the illustrations are best for preschool and kindergarten, though obviously this message could be useful for students and people of all ages.
This story has a clear message; the illustrations are best for preschool and kindergarten, though obviously this message could be useful for students and people of all ages.
October 19, 2021
I read this book to my students as part of our project on 'Our World'
My students were enthusiastic when pointing out all the naughty things the animals did, we then made a collage of all the rubbish we had and could find around the school.
Great starting point for SEN students really gets them thinking.
My students were enthusiastic when pointing out all the naughty things the animals did, we then made a collage of all the rubbish we had and could find around the school.
Great starting point for SEN students really gets them thinking.
January 12, 2021
Ihan ok kuvakirja siitä miten pieni ja viaton roskaaminen leviää ja karkaa lapasesta. Vahvasti porttiteoriaan uskova kirja, jonka kaksi viimeistä aukeamaa käy tiukan valistavassa hengessä kirjan tapahtumat uudestaan läpi alleviivaten opetusta, että tyhmätkin varmasti tajuavat kirjan pointin.
September 15, 2021
Rhino bekommt ein Bonbon geschenkt und wirft das Papier achtlos hinter sich, denn „es ist ja nur eins“ – oder vielleicht doch nicht? Die anderen Tiere tun es ihm gleich und im Handumdrehen entsteht ein großer Müllberg.
Tracey Corderoy erzählt in ihrem Kinderbuch von Achtsamkeit, Rücksichtnahme und auch ein bisschen Naturschutz. Der Text ist knapp und einfach gehalten, sodass schon die Jüngsten den Inhalt verstehen können. Die Illustrationen von Tony Neal sind dabei niedlich, farbenfroh und verständlich.
Neben dem Thema Müll, geht es auch noch ums Blumenpflücken im Park und laut Musik hören oder spielen und letzten Endes lernen die Tiere zusammenzuarbeiten, um aus ihrer Stadt wieder einen schönen, lebenswerten Ort zu machen, an dem sich jeder wohlfühlt.
Dieses Kinderbuch vermittelt den Kindern auf einfache und verständliche Weise eine wichtige Botschaft: die Handlungen jedes einzelnen wirken sich auf die Mitmenschen aus, wenn jeder denkt, „ist ja nur eins“.
Tracey Corderoy erzählt in ihrem Kinderbuch von Achtsamkeit, Rücksichtnahme und auch ein bisschen Naturschutz. Der Text ist knapp und einfach gehalten, sodass schon die Jüngsten den Inhalt verstehen können. Die Illustrationen von Tony Neal sind dabei niedlich, farbenfroh und verständlich.
Neben dem Thema Müll, geht es auch noch ums Blumenpflücken im Park und laut Musik hören oder spielen und letzten Endes lernen die Tiere zusammenzuarbeiten, um aus ihrer Stadt wieder einen schönen, lebenswerten Ort zu machen, an dem sich jeder wohlfühlt.
Dieses Kinderbuch vermittelt den Kindern auf einfache und verständliche Weise eine wichtige Botschaft: die Handlungen jedes einzelnen wirken sich auf die Mitmenschen aus, wenn jeder denkt, „ist ja nur eins“.
November 6, 2020
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IT'S ONLY ONE is a cute picture book that shows the importance of taking personal responsibility for being considerate. Sunnyville seemed perfect, until one day, Rhino tossed a piece of trash on the ground, thinking that it was only one. However, other animals followed suit until the ground is covered in trash. Giraffe decides to look at something prettier by picking a flower from the park, thinking that was only one - of course, it wasn't. Soon all the animals are picking lots of flowers until there is none left. Penguin then decides to play a song in the park to cheer himself up, and soon all the animals are playing loud music.
Mouse is so annoyed and decides to make one small change - planting a flower. It reminds everyone of the way Sunnyville used to be. As the other animals again follow suit, they can take charge and change their town for the better.
What I loved: This book has a simple and clear message about personal responsibility and consideration. It comes across throughout the story. The repetitive nature of the text makes this a great book for young readers, and a low word to picture ratio also makes this great for young children or those who really enjoy illustrations. The pictures here are fantastic with lots of color and animals that make each page fun to look at and dive into the details.
What left me wanting more: In scenes where Sunnyville is getting more chaotic, there are scenes of animals being physically mean (for instance ones hitting the others on the head) and destructive (for instance, an animal smashing a boom box with a mallet). These add to the chaos and depiction of inconsideration, but may not be great examples for children as the message is conveyed without these inclusions.
Final verdict: IT'S ONLY ONE is a fun picture book that shows children how they can make a difference with a small act - for better or for worse. With great illustrations, this picture book conveys a clear message asking the reader to take responsibility for their actions, as it is never only one.
Please note that I received a review copy. All opinions are my own.
IT'S ONLY ONE is a cute picture book that shows the importance of taking personal responsibility for being considerate. Sunnyville seemed perfect, until one day, Rhino tossed a piece of trash on the ground, thinking that it was only one. However, other animals followed suit until the ground is covered in trash. Giraffe decides to look at something prettier by picking a flower from the park, thinking that was only one - of course, it wasn't. Soon all the animals are picking lots of flowers until there is none left. Penguin then decides to play a song in the park to cheer himself up, and soon all the animals are playing loud music.
Mouse is so annoyed and decides to make one small change - planting a flower. It reminds everyone of the way Sunnyville used to be. As the other animals again follow suit, they can take charge and change their town for the better.
What I loved: This book has a simple and clear message about personal responsibility and consideration. It comes across throughout the story. The repetitive nature of the text makes this a great book for young readers, and a low word to picture ratio also makes this great for young children or those who really enjoy illustrations. The pictures here are fantastic with lots of color and animals that make each page fun to look at and dive into the details.
What left me wanting more: In scenes where Sunnyville is getting more chaotic, there are scenes of animals being physically mean (for instance ones hitting the others on the head) and destructive (for instance, an animal smashing a boom box with a mallet). These add to the chaos and depiction of inconsideration, but may not be great examples for children as the message is conveyed without these inclusions.
Final verdict: IT'S ONLY ONE is a fun picture book that shows children how they can make a difference with a small act - for better or for worse. With great illustrations, this picture book conveys a clear message asking the reader to take responsibility for their actions, as it is never only one.
Please note that I received a review copy. All opinions are my own.
October 25, 2020
I was actually laughing out loud while reading this book. There is probably not a person out there that has not experienced some element of this story and can understand the importance of the message. The story takes place in a beautiful little town called “Sunnyville” filled with all kinds of friendly animals that are kind and courteous to each other and their town. This all changes one day when Rhino casually tosses a candy wrapper onto the ground. When asked why he did that, his reply is “What? It’s only one.” However, it was not only one. Pretty soon everyone in Sunnyville is tossing their trash on the ground. This careless behavior continues with other actions--Giraffe picks a flower from the public garden and then everyone picks the flowers and Penguin plays music too loud and now everyone is making too much noise. Eventually, Sunnyville becomes an awful place to live with too much trash and noise and not enough beauty. Mouse sees this as an opportunity to make a small change. Mouse plants one small flower-just one, but it does make a difference. Soon, everyone joins Mouse in cleaning up Sunnyville and making their town beautiful again. In the end, the animals have all learned a valuable lesson on what it takes to keep a neighborhood nice and enjoyable for everyone.
The last few pages of the book offer some helpful tips about being a good neighbor and respecting your town and others that live in your town. This could really be used as a teachable moment with young children (and maybe even some adults!).
I think the illustrations will also be very appealing to young children. They are bright and colorful and the characters in the story have some very expressive facial features showing the range of emotions in the story.
The last few pages of the book offer some helpful tips about being a good neighbor and respecting your town and others that live in your town. This could really be used as a teachable moment with young children (and maybe even some adults!).
I think the illustrations will also be very appealing to young children. They are bright and colorful and the characters in the story have some very expressive facial features showing the range of emotions in the story.
October 21, 2021
Sunnyville ist ein sauberer und wunderschöner Ort, an dem alle Tiere glücklich zusammen leben. Doch dann bietet die Maus dem Nashorn ein Bonbon an. Und statt das Papier in den Mülleimer zu werfen, schmeißt es Rhino mit der Begründung "Ist ja eh nur eins?!" einfach auf den Boden.
Doch was dann geschieht, hätte wohl niemand gedacht. Plötzlich schmeißen nämlich alle Tiere in Sunnyville ihren Müll auf den Boden, bis ein riesengroßer Müllberg entsteht, der nicht nur unglaublich stinkt, sondern auch hässlich anzuschauen ist.
Super überspitzt geht die ganze Geschichte dann weiter. Blumen werden ausgerissen, alle streiten sich, es wird geklaut und niemand nimmt mehr Rücksicht auf den anderen.
Wer nach einem klassischen Vorlesebilderbuch sucht, wird hier nicht fündig. Das Bilderbuch besticht eher durch seine wunderschönen, detailreichen Illustrationen, in denen sich Kinder lange vertiefen können. Auf jeder Seite gibt es etwas Neues zu entdecken und fast immer steht die kleine Maus an der Seite und wundert sich, was mit ihrer schönen Stadt passiert ist. Ich habe die Geschichte beim anschauen einfach selber nach erzählt und Impulse meiner Töchter immer mit einfließen lassen. So kommt man mit den Kleinen ganz gut ins Gespräch und kann ihnen erklären wieso Rücksicht nehmen, Umweltschutz und ein respektvolles Miteinander so wichtig ist.
Im Anschluss an die Geschichte findet man noch Botschaften der Autorin Tracey Corderoy und des Illustrators Tony Neal. Außerdem geben die Tiere noch Tipps für ein friedliches Miteinander.
Gerade meine große Tochter verlangt immer mal wieder nach dem Buch und möchte es dann auch direkt mehrmals hintereinander anschauen. Von ihrer Seite gibt es also eine klare Empfehlung 😊
Doch was dann geschieht, hätte wohl niemand gedacht. Plötzlich schmeißen nämlich alle Tiere in Sunnyville ihren Müll auf den Boden, bis ein riesengroßer Müllberg entsteht, der nicht nur unglaublich stinkt, sondern auch hässlich anzuschauen ist.
Super überspitzt geht die ganze Geschichte dann weiter. Blumen werden ausgerissen, alle streiten sich, es wird geklaut und niemand nimmt mehr Rücksicht auf den anderen.
Wer nach einem klassischen Vorlesebilderbuch sucht, wird hier nicht fündig. Das Bilderbuch besticht eher durch seine wunderschönen, detailreichen Illustrationen, in denen sich Kinder lange vertiefen können. Auf jeder Seite gibt es etwas Neues zu entdecken und fast immer steht die kleine Maus an der Seite und wundert sich, was mit ihrer schönen Stadt passiert ist. Ich habe die Geschichte beim anschauen einfach selber nach erzählt und Impulse meiner Töchter immer mit einfließen lassen. So kommt man mit den Kleinen ganz gut ins Gespräch und kann ihnen erklären wieso Rücksicht nehmen, Umweltschutz und ein respektvolles Miteinander so wichtig ist.
Im Anschluss an die Geschichte findet man noch Botschaften der Autorin Tracey Corderoy und des Illustrators Tony Neal. Außerdem geben die Tiere noch Tipps für ein friedliches Miteinander.
Gerade meine große Tochter verlangt immer mal wieder nach dem Buch und möchte es dann auch direkt mehrmals hintereinander anschauen. Von ihrer Seite gibt es also eine klare Empfehlung 😊
August 26, 2020
This picture book provides a gentle but relevant reminder that one person can make a difference in the world, whether it be for good or for ill. The town of Sunnyville is a pleasant place to live until Rhino tosses a candy wrapper to the ground rather than putting it in a trash can. That act might seem to be no big deal, but others follow his example. Things go from bad to worse when Giraffe plucks just one blossom from the park and Penguin decides to blast his music in the courtyard. It quickly becomes apparent that the happy little town has become a noisy, dirty, selfish place. Mouse decides to set a good example for her fellow citizens, and they realize the error of their ways and return to being more considerate of those around them. While I liked the message in this book and would use it to remind youngsters to think of others rather than behaving selfishly, I found the moves from one scene to the next a bit abrupt as the story moved from littering to taking flowers to loud music. I'm not sure how annoyance over one person's actions would result in other acts of selfishness. Some of the illustrations feature close-ups of various animals such as Mouse, and the story's pace is fast. The book contains good examples of how to behave while keeping the needs of others in mind, but I wish there had been more reasons for the selfish behaviors provided.
March 4, 2023
Sunnyville was perfect, friendly and fun. Then one day, Rhino decides to throw his candy wrapper on the ground. After all, it’s only one. But others do the same thing and soon there is an offensive trash pile. The same goes for picking flowers and playing music very loudly. Soon “Sunnyville had lost its twinkle” and all the residents are extremely grumpy. Thankfully, Mouse has an idea that everyone appreciates. She plants a flower, which reminds everyone that every little kindness helps.
Illustrations are reminiscent of Richard Scarry.
Illustrations are reminiscent of Richard Scarry.
October 22, 2020
I loved this sweet and thoughtful introduction to being considerate and empathetic. Things go awry when Rhino thinks it isn't a big deal when he throws one piece of litter on the ground, but soon everyone is littering, and "only one" IS a big deal.
The theme is that we all make a difference with our everyday actions--and that can be for good or bad. I also liked the tips at the book's conclusion, that encompass both respect for the environment and its creatures and respect for each other.
The theme is that we all make a difference with our everyday actions--and that can be for good or bad. I also liked the tips at the book's conclusion, that encompass both respect for the environment and its creatures and respect for each other.
July 19, 2021
Personal giggle for me:this is "Sunnyville" NOT "Sunnydale," but I still thought of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and of a wise young lady long ago who said of the Purple Dinosaur Who Shall Not Be Named, "the show would be better if it had an ax murderer on it."
Very cute art, totally didactic story, complete at the end with lessons in "Let's Learn to Be Good Neighbors." Teachers and those who love the Berenstains will enjoy this.
Very cute art, totally didactic story, complete at the end with lessons in "Let's Learn to Be Good Neighbors." Teachers and those who love the Berenstains will enjoy this.
January 4, 2022
Βιβλίο με απλό και ξεκάθαρο αλλά σημαντικό μήνυμα για νήπια. Μία κλασική συμπεριφορά, του “τι ��ειράζει (ή τι σημασία έχει) είμαι μόνο ένας” για οτιδήποτε αρνητικό (ή θετικό) κάνει κάποιος, που όμως όταν πολλαπλασιαστεί με χιλιάδες άλλους μπορει να αλλάξει μία κατάσταση προς το χειρότερο (ή προς το καλύτερο). Η εικονογράφηση είναι αρκετά απλή και μάλλον όσο μικρότερο είναι το παιδί τόσο πιο πολύ τις εκτιμάει. Νομίζω πιο ενδιαφέρον για παιδιά 2-5 ετών.
September 22, 2020
Accessibly presented look at how every little way we damage the planet, from litter to noise pollution, adds up. Hopeful in that it counters the cumulative effect with a small step toward change. Solid explanations in the back about each kind of damage. Would tie in well with the 'Take only pictures, leave only footprints' mantra of LNT/National Parks.
February 3, 2021
This book shows readers what can happen when we don't think about anyone else, litter, and cause disruption without care. With a simple cause and effect theme, it makes for a clear lesson that even very young children would understand. A good way to help children be mindful of the world around them and how they can do their part to make their home and neighborhood a good place to be.
March 15, 2021
Littering, picking flowers, playing music--think of others before you do. I have never seen a message book of this nature which includes the latter. I get so tired of going camping or to the lake and having music blasting from vehicles and RVs! I realize some is caused by differences in culture by some participants, but oh, I long for the old quiet days!
November 4, 2023
This was a super cute story with great, busy illustrations. It is perfect for reminding people of any age that rules and customs of a civilization exist for a reason. People who believe rules only exist for other people don't realize how many other people think that same thing. I love how the community came together to fix the damage.
July 9, 2020
Cute story that delivers a positive message with fun, colorful illustrations. Could spark some great conversations with kids.
Thank you, Edelweiss, for an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you, Edelweiss, for an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.
October 24, 2020
Shows how little decisions add up and how one person making a poor choice and influence others to think it's no big deal and do the same.
Conversely, shows how one small good thing can inspire others.
Conversely, shows how one small good thing can inspire others.
January 6, 2021
I really enjoyed this picture book. The illustrations are beautiful and show what each character is doing to the environment that can be harmful. I like that at the end of the book there are sections on how to be a good neighbor, how to make our park a happy place, and how to not litter.
February 5, 2021
I love this one. Set in Sunnyville, every one is happy and friendly. And then....Rhino throws a candy wrapper on the ground. That leads to everyone else in town doing the same. Good book to teach about green responsibility.
June 9, 2021
Fantastic illustrations, good story illustrating the power of example and kindness. The end pages after the story are a little didactic, but the message overall is an important one. A solid, but not outstanding, offering for story time.
October 29, 2021
Ein wenig sehr "heavy-handed" ist die Rücksichtname-Message des Buchs schon, aber man braucht es manchmal so dicke, um mit einem Kind über diese Themen reden zu können. Zum Ausgleich haben die Illustrationen einen niedrigen Kitschfaktor und das Buch ist generell irgendwie sehr menschenfreundlich.
July 2, 2023
Oh my gosh! This is a beautiful book with an especially important message about pollution and what we can do about it.
What I appreciated the most was the inclusion of noise pollution which is often overlooked.
It's a must read and read again book :)
What I appreciated the most was the inclusion of noise pollution which is often overlooked.
It's a must read and read again book :)
February 2, 2024
Never litter on the ground and say "It's only one" because it's not going to be only one. And never pick out flowers and say "What? it's only one" because it's not. And don't put on loud music and say "What... too loud? its only one song." Because it's not.
January 27, 2025
Eräänä päivänä Onnelan asukkaat alkavat heittämään roskia maahan, poimimaan kukkia ja kuuntelemaan musiikkia liian kovalla. Kirja käsittelee hauskalla tavalla yhteisomaisuuden ongelmaa, jos kaikki toimisivat piittaamattomasti.
October 11, 2020
Aivan mahtava kirja niin kuvitukseltaan kuin riimeiltään kuin viestiltäänkin.
November 21, 2020
This was great.
What happens when you only take one flower?
Well other people follow then there's nothing left.
What happens when you only take one flower?
Well other people follow then there's nothing left.
December 12, 2020
A simple, effective story about being a good neighbor and showing consideration for others.
December 21, 2020
A book with a strong moral about how individual actions add up. Definitely has an environmental note to it. A bit cheesy, but the illustrations are cute and the message is positive.
December 24, 2020
Be careful because what you do has consequences, especially if everyone follows what you do.
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