{"product_id":"how-to-two-isbn-9780525427841","title":"How To Two","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom the co-creator of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling Ladybug Girl series comes a joyful counting book about inclusivity, play, and the thrill of making new friends--from one to ten and back again.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA quiet day at the playground turns into a boisterous park-wide adventure as one boy on the slide becomes two kids on the see-saw, then three  jumping rope. Before long, ten new friends are playing like they've known one another forever.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith its deceptively simple text and a rich visual narrative, \u003ci\u003eHow to Two\u003c\/i\u003e is a playful counting and reverse-counting concept book as well as an exuberant celebration of inclusive play, friendship, and community.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"No two ways about it--this one is a delight.\"\u003c\/b\u003e --\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A joyous celebration of play...Seamless...Diverse.\" --\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book \u003c\/i\u003e(starred review)\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Inviting and welcoming.\"\u003c\/b\u003e --\u003ci\u003eBCCB\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Dynamic.\"\u003c\/b\u003e --\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Exciting.\"\u003c\/b\u003e --\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eA New York Public Library Best Book of the Year\u003cbr\u003eA \u003ci\u003eBCCB \u003c\/i\u003eBlue Ribbons List Selection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Exciting . . . In kinetic illustrations, Soman champions diversity, inclusiveness, and the power of allowing children to play as they wish.” —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e★ \u003c\/b\u003e\"A counting book that could also serve as a set of inclusivity instructions. . . . Inviting . . . Seamless . . . Diverse . . . Friendly . . . Bright . . . When, at sunset, the adults arrive [at the playground] to collect their children, Soman depicts what appear to be single parents, same-sex couples, grandparents, and a mother in a hijab; it’s a wonderfully mixed group. . . . This joyous celebration of play closes with an invitation to spot ten creatures in the park; viewers will be happy to return to the beginning to find them.” —\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Most valuable . . . are Soman's thoughtful, diverse depictions of the children and families . . . No two ways about it—this one is a delight.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e★ \u003c\/b\u003e“Part counting book, part socialization celebration, and part story, this clever narrative . . . is an inviting and welcoming outing.” —\u003ci\u003eBCCB \u003c\/i\u003e(starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Celebrates the joy and energy of childhood . . . Dynamic . . . Children will easily see themselves in [these pages].\" —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid Soman\u003c\/b\u003e hails from a family of artists, and has been drawing since he could walk (over to the kitchen walls to draw on them). He is the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling co-creator of the Ladybug Girl series with his wife Jacky Davis, as well as author and illustrator of \u003ci\u003eThree Bears in a Boat\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Monster Next Door\u003c\/i\u003e. David, Jacky, their children, and a big furry dog live in New York's Hudson Valley. When not working on picture books, shoveling snow, or chopping firewood, David is an instructor at the School of Visual Arts in New York City.","brand":"Dial Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46303053250789,"sku":"NP9780525427841","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780525427841.jpg?v=1767729489","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/how-to-two-isbn-9780525427841","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}