Books Like Only One
Families who loved Only One by Marc Harshman often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Only One by Marc Harshman often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child is starting to explore how small parts create a bigger whole, or when they are feeling a bit small in a very large world. It is a gentle, meditative tool for children who are beginning to master counting but need help grasping the abstract concept of collections and categories. Through the nostalgic setting of a county fair, the book illustrates that while there are many seeds in a pumpkin or many horses on a carousel, each group constitutes 'one' singular thing. This book is particularly beautiful for children ages 3 to 7 who are developing their mathematical reasoning and a sense of belonging. It moves beyond simple 1 to 10 counting to foster a sense of wonder about the interconnectedness of the world. By highlighting that it takes many individual parts to make one special whole, it offers a subtle, comforting message about how every person is a necessary part of a community.
