| Students in kindergarten through fifth grade have come up with their own creative 1 + 1 equations. What do YOU think 1 + 1 equals? |
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| Teachers and librarians: Don't forget to check out the teaching guide and extension activities available here for 1 + 1 = 5. |
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| Awards and Honors |
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Minnesota Book Award finalist, 2011
2011 Texas 2x2 Reading List
Book Links Lasting Connection |
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| Book Reviews |
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| “For those who think math problems only have one right answer, this playful book offers a surprising number of solutions to 1+1. In one scene, a man and a cat push a wheelbarrow containing a pumpkin and watermelon. “1+1=hundreds?” asks a banner. The reasoning appears on the following page: “1 pumpkin + 1 watermelon = hundreds of seeds!” In another, the sun and moon grin at one another (“1+1=1?”). The explanation: “1 a.m. + 1 p.m. = 1 day!” An energetic and inventive spin on addition. Ages 5–up.” |
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| —Publishers Weekly |
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| "A great way to encourage outside-the-box thinking." |
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| —Grace Oliff, School Library Journal |
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| "... the engaging situations will make kids
count and think." |
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| — Hazel Rochman, Booklist |
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| "LaRochelle's text is thought-provoking, while Sexton's illustrations kick up the comedy a few notches." |
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| —Karen MacPherson, The Seattle Times |
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| "Bright, geometric illustrations nicely bordered and framed make every page fun to turn, and add a sense of order to the boundless imagination that this book will inspire.... Easily one of the most inventive books of the year." |
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| —Esme Raji Codell, PlanetEsme.com |
