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I recently had the pleasure of reading in my grandson Hadden's first grade class. He chose the book from a hefty pile of my favorites but I was so pleased when he choose One by Kathryn Otashi. The author/illustrator is able to give the message of how to handle a bully in a beautiful and simple way that captures the attention of most young children. Hadden's class and his teacher loved the book and when I subsequently gave him the book for his birthday, he clutched it to his chest in appreciation. I recommend One to all parents and teachers because it not only addresses the problems children encounter with bullying, it reminds readers we have to think about the bully, too.