Kathryn Otoshi

One by Kathryn Otoshi is a captivating book that tells the story of Blue, a quiet colour. Red, on the other hand, is a hothead who enjoys picking on Blue. Yellow, Orange, Green, and Purple see this happening but feel powerless to intervene. When no one speaks up, the situation escalates—until One arrives. One shows all the colours how to...

Two is best friends with One. Whenever they'd get the chance, they'd dance! She'd sing and snap. He'd tappity-tap. What a pair they made! At the end of each day, they'd always say, "ONE, TWO, I'll count on you, 'til the end, we'll be best friends." Until Three jumps in between them . . . Suddenly One only wants to...

Zero is a big round number. When she looks at herself, she just sees a hole right in her center. Every day she watches the other numbers line up to count: "1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 . . . !" "Those numbers have value. That's why they count," she thinks. But how could a number worth nothing become...

Every day Jimmy takes Skinny Kid's lunch at school. No way will he be caught dead standing in that free lunch line. Even when he's called into the principal's office, Jimmy just shrugs. "Yeah. Whatever." Until a surprising act of kindness stops him in his tracks. For a split second, a door cracks open into Jimmy's heart. Who knows? Maybe...

Inspired by the Wind Telephone in Japan, this poignant story explores the stages of grief, the healing power of hope, and the unbreakable family bonds that connect us all. From the acclaimed author of The Invisible Boy and the award-winning illustrator of One. In a small village in Japan, a family mourns the loss of their loved one. Each family...