One Little Two Little Three Little Children

Author: DiPucchio, Kelly

Edition: Illustrated

Number Of Pages: 32

Details:

From bestselling author Kelly DiPucchio, with illustrations by Mary Lundquist, comes a charming new picture book in the vein of Liz Garton Scanlon’s All the World and Susan Meyers’s Everywhere Babies. One Little Two Little Three Little Children—an exuberant reinvention of the classic children’s rhyme—is pure read-aloud, sing-along joy and an irresistible celebration of all kinds of children and families. From School Library Journal PreS-K-Using the same cadence as the familiar nursery rhyme "One Little, Two Little," this text follows children, their parents, and their homes as they build a sense of community. "One little, two little, three little children./Loved little, hugged little, snugged little children./Cry little, shy little, my little children./All children 'round the world." While the families represented vary in racial makeup and structure (for instance, same-sex couples, single-parent households), the emphasis is on the similarities. While this rhyme's racist history is not overtly addressed in the narrative, the visual inclusion of a teepee occurs twice without a defined context. Both mothers and fathers receive positive recognition in this well-paced, repetitive read-aloud. "One loving, two loving, three loving daddies./Smart loving, art-loving, heart-loving daddies./Peace-loving, strong-loving, long-loving daddies./All daddies 'round the world." Cool, soft colors emphasize a tranquil environment in the pencil and watercolor artwork displayed on watercolor paper against clean white backgrounds. The final spread depicts the group's participation in an outdoor picnic as "one BIG family 'round the world." VERDICT A rhyme with a disturbing history receives a modern makeover and focuses on the universal language of love. It makes a solid addition for schools and camps working to convey a sense of inclusion and community.-Meg Smith, Cumberland County Public Library, Fayetteville, NCα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Reviews:

“DiPucchio repurposes the familiar song as a warm list of beloved children and happy families.” -- Publishers Weekly

“A solid addition for schools and camps working to convey a sense of inclusion and community.” -- School Library Journal From the Back Cover One little,two little,three little children.Loved little,hugged little,snugged little children. This exuberant reinvention of the classic children’s rhyme is pure read-aloud, sing-along joy and an irresistible celebration of all kinds of children and families.

About the Author:

Kelly DiPucchio is the New York Times bestselling author of many beloved books for children, including Grace for President, Dragon Was Terrible, and Oona, illustrated by Raissa Figueroa. As a little girl Kelly wanted a pet otter but settled for a pet goat instead. When she’s not writing, Kelly loves to search for treasure and mermaids in Michigan’s Great Lakes. Land friends can visit her online at www.kellydipucchio.com. Mary Lundquist is the author and illustrator of Cat & Bunny and the illustrator of several other picture books, including One Little Two Little Three Little Children and Bloom. She graduated with a BFA from Massachusetts College of Art and Design and now lives with her husband and sons in Vermont. You can see more of her work on her website, www.marylundquist.com....

EAN: 9780062348661

Release Date: 03-05-2016

Languages: English

Item Note: New and unused. Hardcover Used - Like New Ships fast! 2016Illustrated

Item Condition: UsedLikeNew

Binding: Hardcover