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Tasha Tudor teaches young readers to count to twentry in this beautifully illustrated, Caldecott Honor–winning picture book.

1 is one duckling
swimming in a dish


2 is two sisters
making a wish


“There will, of course, always be children who must learn to count. Teach them also to enjoy the process and to count those things that are most important to them. Eighteen stars twinkling in the sky and twelve baby birds learning how to sing are an excellent start.” —Tasha Tudor, author and illustrator of 1 Is One

About The Author

Tasha Tudor (1915–2008) was a Caldecott artist with more than ninety books to her credit. She was known across the world for her glowing watercolor depictions of the American rural scene of a century ago and for her exquisite paintings of children, flowers, and animals. Tasha Tudor was also the illustrator of A Child’s Garden of Verses, The Night Before Christmas, The Springs of Joy, A Tale for Easter, A Time to Keep, The Dolls’ Christmas, All for Love, Pumpkin Moonshine, A is for Annabelle, and 1 is One, a Caldecott Honor Book.

About The Illustrator

Tasha Tudor (1915–2008) was a Caldecott artist with more than ninety books to her credit. She was known across the world for her glowing watercolor depictions of the American rural scene of a century ago and for her exquisite paintings of children, flowers, and animals. Tasha Tudor was also the illustrator of A Child’s Garden of Verses, The Night Before Christmas, The Springs of Joy, A Tale for Easter, A Time to Keep, The Dolls’ Christmas, All for Love, Pumpkin Moonshine, A is for Annabelle, and 1 is One, a Caldecott Honor Book.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers (June 5, 2012)
  • Length: 48 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781442465909
  • Grades: P - 3
  • Ages: 4 - 8

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Awards and Honors

  • Caldecott Honor Book

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