Synopses & Reviews
Oliver Tolliver lives all alone and has one of everything in his little house -- One plum and one apple, one pear and one peach. /Just one, only one, simply one, one of each. To him, it's perfect. But one day he realizes that his one-of-each house leaves no room for anyone else Oliver soon discovers that two of each is even better, because sharing makes room for friends. This warmly humorous picture book carries a gentle message that speaks to every child's experience. Accompanied by Caldecott Honor winner Marjorie Priceman's bold, colorful illustrations, One of Each is sure to become a story time favorite.
Synopsis
Oliver lives alone in a one-of-each house -- "One plum and one apple, one pear and one peach." But he discovers that two of each is even better because sharing makes room for friends. A "Publishers Weekly" Best Book. Full-color illustrations.
About the Author
Mary Ann Hoberman is a former Children's Poet Laureate and a winner of the National Book Award. During her tenure as Children's Poet Laureate, Ms. Hoberman visited numerous classrooms and libraries, introducing both children and adults to the joys of reading and memorizing poetry. She is the author of more than forty books for children, including All Kinds of Families! and the award-winning You Read to Me, I'll Read to You series.