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Title details for We Are Many by Dave Cameron - Available

We Are Many

by Dave Cameron
Suharu Ogawa
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Here's a one-of-kind, kid's-eye view of the curious ways people behave in groups.

In a field outside the city, some children are playing a game. They chase a kicked ball, then throw themselves on it in a laughing heap. But then the adults arrive. Lots of adults. They want to join the "people pile." Soon, the pile has become so big, some people are uncomfortable. They have questions. Lots of questions. Like, should they be in two piles, or one? Meanwhile, the children wonder, what are all these adults doing? Can't we just get back to our game?

There's a pile of big ideas for kids to ponder in this quirky, intriguing story!

  • Creators

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    October 4, 2022

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9781525308185

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • Lexile® Measure: 540
    • Text Difficulty: 2-3

  • Reviews

    • Kirkus

      August 15, 2022
      A pile of people is about to topple. It all starts with one ball. Children in the park chase it and end up in a giggly heap. Adults hear their laughter and run to join in the fun. What appears to be an absurd counting book at first ("A pair of tourists jumped from a hot-air / balloon, and the pile grew by two. / A string quartet hopped on, / and the pile grew by four") takes a deeper, sociological turn as the pile becomes unwieldy, and those stuck in the middle or at the bottom feel frustrated. The pile becomes as large as a mountain (confirmed by the mountain climber who climbs up to the top). Everyone cheers: They created a mountain--together! But then the mountain begins to fall, and two piles are formed. Should they form one big pile or stay as two? As some people leave one pile for another, one pile ends up bigger. Some people prefer the smaller pile; it is safer. The kids chastise the adults for ruining their fun; they want to go back to simply chasing the ball. Their renewed game results in a new pile, which in turn, creates many more. The rushed ending seems off for the heavy lifting required to fully understand this complex commentary on group dynamics, but it is definitely food for thought. Busy cartoon artwork depicts a diverse crowd of children and adults. (This book was reviewed digitally.) A bizarre yet intriguing look at human behavior. (Picture book. 5-8)

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Formats

  • OverDrive Read

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • Lexile® Measure:540
  • Text Difficulty:2-3

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