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More or Less

by Alison Hughes

A growing act of giving

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A growing act of giving

A cluttered bedroom sets a small story in motion: when a child gives something away, the gesture spreads through the household and into the community. Donations to people in need lead to a neighborhood swap party, linking the ideas of reducing and reusing with generosity and shared purpose. The collage artwork by Oge Mora accompanies this visual story about making room—not only for everyday life, but also for connection. Its focus on belongings, giving, and community gives young readers a concrete way to consider how sharing can bring people together.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 exploring recycling, reusing, or sustainable living
  • Young readers interested in stories about giving and community
  • Families looking for a picture book that opens conversation about clutter and sharing

Themes

Sustainability and reuseGenerosityCommunityFinding meaning in having enough

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Book overview

Celebrate the power of living more sustainably, simply, and generously in this inspiring visual adventure from Alison Hughes and Caldecott honoree Oge Mora!

What if less could be more?

A child's bedroom, and the rest of his house, has become cluttered with stuff. But when one small act of giving something away sparks joy, he keeps going--and before you know it, his little sister, friends, and family get involved in donating items to people in need and bringing the whole community together for a swap party. Here is a heartening story that illustrates for the youngest readers how less can be MORE: more space for living, loving, and knowing that we already have PLENTY.

Brought to life in intricate collage by award-winning artist Oge Mora, More or Less takes the meaning of "reduce, reuse, recycle" into the realm of community-building and the cultivation of kindness and meaning.
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