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njreadsandwrites's review against another edition
3.0
It was an okay read. I haven't decided if I will read it to my children.
hopeakin's review against another edition
This book combines the theme of families with counting, and eventually determines that we are all one family. It's very cute, but not very informative nor educational. However, it is interesting to children, easy to read (k-2 reading level), and includes realistic (although distant) characters. There isn't really a plot, unless you consider counting a plot.
The illustrations are some of my favorite in this genre. The are accurate, correspond to the text, and enhance the story. They also depict a variety of cultural groups, in a variety of socioeconomic statuses. There is a lot of diversity, which I appreciate. it is cute for an individual reader, but could be difficult to read to a group (i.e. class) or as a bed time story.
The illustrations are some of my favorite in this genre. The are accurate, correspond to the text, and enhance the story. They also depict a variety of cultural groups, in a variety of socioeconomic statuses. There is a lot of diversity, which I appreciate. it is cute for an individual reader, but could be difficult to read to a group (i.e. class) or as a bed time story.
jaimiestarshine's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
5.0
pacifickle's review against another edition
4.0
The illustrations shine- love how they indicate all kinds of people in families!
lmasondcroz's review against another edition
4.0
Shannon, G. (2015). One family. New York, NY: Frances Foster Books.
One Family by George Shannon
This unique counting book incorporates illustrations to show how diverse families can be, both in race and structure. Each page shows how families can be different sizes, have one or two parents, be one race or multiracial, and can include siblings, grandparents, and more. The illustrations would also open up discussion possibilities about what families do together and what life is like in an urban setting.
While the text doesn’t specifically address different cultures, the illustrations represent a broad range of races, religions, and families, which would ensure that nearly every child would see themselves or their families portrayed (Boyd, Causey, & Calda, 2015). One Family would also provide opportunities to discuss race and differences, as recommended by Chaudhri and Teale (2013).
One Family by George Shannon
This unique counting book incorporates illustrations to show how diverse families can be, both in race and structure. Each page shows how families can be different sizes, have one or two parents, be one race or multiracial, and can include siblings, grandparents, and more. The illustrations would also open up discussion possibilities about what families do together and what life is like in an urban setting.
While the text doesn’t specifically address different cultures, the illustrations represent a broad range of races, religions, and families, which would ensure that nearly every child would see themselves or their families portrayed (Boyd, Causey, & Calda, 2015). One Family would also provide opportunities to discuss race and differences, as recommended by Chaudhri and Teale (2013).
rbumpass001's review against another edition
4.0
Cute book that describes groups of things that represent one larger unit. The illustrations show families with lots of variety and in the end relates the world of people and one large family. Cute concept, not really a fan of the writing style, but it matches the style of how concept books are written so it works.
beths0103's review against another edition
4.0
An interesting concept for a counting book: Looking at the many that make up the one.
sasha_in_a_box's review against another edition
4.0
Families take all shapes, sizes, numbers, colors, and flavors. All of them are awesome and this book celebrates that. Super fuzzy!
beth_books_123's review against another edition
2.0
Meh, it's okay - 2.5*
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