Books Like We Are One: How the World Adds Up
Families who loved We Are One: How the World Adds Up by Susan Hood 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 We Are One: How the World Adds Up by Susan Hood 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 feels small or is struggling to understand how they fit into a larger community, classroom, or world. It is the perfect tool for moments of social friction, helping a child see that while they are an individual, they are also a vital piece of a bigger whole. Through clever rhymes and beautiful illustrations, the book explores the mathematical concept of parts and wholes, from simple sandwiches to the complex layers of a baseball game or the colors of a rainbow. Beyond the math, this is a deeply philosophical book about connection and unity. It uses logic and patterns to reassure children that every part is necessary for the final result to be complete. It is an ideal choice for preschoolers and early elementary students who are moving from 'me' focused thinking to 'we' focused collaboration. The blend of simple poetry and factual sidebars allows it to grow with your child as their curiosity shifts from basic counting to more complex systems.
