a book about there being only one you even though there are so many people like yourself

This book is perfect for primary readers. It includes a positive message about being unique and making the world a better place, leaving it better than you found it. It can be used during a science lesson or when teaching about social justice. I also think that it has a lot of pictures for kids to look at and dissect. It is easy to read and not very text heavy. ( )

Adri the fish's mama and papa share some of the wisdom they have gained through the years with their eager son. Their words, simple and powerful, are meant to comfort and guide him as he goes about exploring the world.

This is a cute story and great for kids to hear advice about themselves as a person. ( )

Fairly cute book. Full of wisdom for little minds-although it does seem a bit contrived and forced. It is interesting to have the painted fish with a background of real oceans and other scenes. It adds an interesting dimension. ( )

This is a great book to talk about diversity in the classroom. Is about parents (fish) that are swimming around the ocean to teach their child about the uniqueness of others and himself. I think is a great way of introducing self-love and uniqueness in the classroom and to teach about respect no matter how we look in the outside. I really loved this book, I would recommend to all young children. The illustrations are also fantastic! ( )

This beautifully illustrated book teaches children about uniqueness and appreciating the world around you. There are some great life lessons in this book that could create wonderful discussion one on one with your child or in a whole group classroom setting. ( )

Adri is ready to go out into the world and Mama and Papa feel it is time to share some words of wisdom. Readers of all ages can relate to the advise given by Papa to Adri about individualism and being a good person. The author uses realistic pictures of the ocean in addition to colorful painted rockfish to create interest. This book is in English and Spanish so it can be used in Language arts to teach similarities and differences in languages. This book can also be used to teach art concepts, as well as teaching science like the behaviors of fish. ( )

Little Adri is a fish about to go out into the world, before he can go though his parents want to pass on some wisdom. They teach him lessons in individuality, acceptance, being a friend, and overall focus on using who you are and what you have to make the world a better place. This book is illustrated with painted rock fish that swim across the page full of color and pattern. ( )

Great bilingual story to read to children and give them advice.

This book talks about always being different and loving yourself. Super cute illustrations using painted rocks as the characters throughout the images.
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Only One You By…Linda Kranz

In my opinion, this is a great book. This book talks about the lessons parents share with their kids. The author emphasized the big idea of individuality and the respect that parents deserve. I liked how the author showed how each individual can be unique and have the power to make their own decisions. I also really liked how the author engaged the readers in a way that taught the importance of acceptance and friendships, regardless of physical differences. I found this book to be inspiring for readers and helped teach them how to build confidence. I liked how Kranz talked about the idea that sometimes people need to stand out, while other times they need to fit in. The message conveyed was very special and meaningful.
The author included beautiful, colorful, and bright illustrations as well as inspirational quotes in the front and back of the book. This book addresses a deep love between parents and their child. Adri’s mama and papa provide their son with powerful advice and share how he can make the world a better place. I think his parents do a fantastic job inspiring him to explore the sea of life. Kranz created lively characters that young readers would be able to make meaningful connections with. Also, I loved the ending when Adri’s mama kissed him on the top of his head and said, “There’s only one you in this great big world, make it a better place.” This young boy’s parents support him in a way that encourages him to go on an adventure around the world. In addition, I liked how the language was concise and entertaining for individuals of all ages.

This book follows the story of a mama and papa "rockfish," who are giving their son Adri lessons on life while swimming around in the deep blue sea. This is a good book because the illustrations show that each "rockfish" is different from one another, it gives them animation and voices, and it applies to real fish, but they are painted rocks that are "fish" in the story.
Illustrations: Rock painting, watercolor and acrylic paintings (what it looks like)
Genre: Fantasy
Age Appropriateness: Primary

Another great read to help kids appreciate their differences in a world that makes them feel left out. ( )

In Only One You, the picture book is filled with a lot of bright colors and kept me entertained while reading the book. In the book, the parents are teaching their young son that their is only one of him. He needs to try to make the big world a better place. The parents try to give him so advice and wisdom on their experience to hopefully help him a guide as he grows up and ventures out. There is only one of you in the world and you need to make a difference in the world. I thought this book was a very good read as a teacher. We want the kids to understand their is only one of them and each of them are special and can do anything they set their mind too. They can go and change the world with some encouragement and wisdom given to them from parents or educators.

Only One You by Linda Kranz is an early reader. Rating this book, I would give it a five star. This book is a great book for new readers and young children to learn about themselves and who they are. This book talks about making a better place in the world and gives advise from a parent’s perspective. Their words our very simple yet still powerful and meaningful. I thought this book was really good. I think that every child could benefit from this book. I also think that this is a great motivation book for all young girls and boys to learn that it’s important to be yourself, because there are only one you. The illustrations throughout this book are very bright and colorful. It shows that the information that is being provided is important and informational for all the children who read this book. In the classroom this book would be a great thing to use to be able to let children know about themselves and have high self-esteem. I think it’s important for young children to learn these things especially at a young age. ( )

This is a great book for teaching values. In this book the young fish is given advice on how to live a virtuous life according to his parents viewpoint. Wonderful picture and easy to read text. Children will love the vibrant colors. ( )

In this early reader, a young boy, Adri goes and explores the world. As he explores, his mother and father share their words of wisdom with him. Though their words and simple, they are powerful and very meaningful to him as he explores. The illustrations in this book are colorful and vibrant. Readers feel like they are exploring the beautiful world with Adri.
I give this book a five star rating because of the beautiful illustrations and the meaningful story line. It teaches kids to be who they want be as they swim through their own sea. ( )

Easy read with very colorful pictures. I enjoyed the real life pictures combined with different drawing of fish (the fish look like painted rocks!?). The mom & dad fish talk with their child & share some wisdom. Moral of the story: live life to the fullest & be yourself. ( )