Sunday 4 December 2005

Only One by Marc Harshman. Illustrated by Barbara Garrison

So I began teaching English to children about a month ago, early November... And I am really enjoying it actually. It is draining at times, especially having to tackle uni at the same time, but I am loving it! Anyway, I thought I would share with you, my favourite children's book at this moment! I think it is super deep deep. It is called Only One by Marc Harshman. Unfortunately, I can't show you the illustration by Barbara Garrison but they are great (and they make the stories less sad!)

There may be a million stars,
but there is only one sky.

There may be 50,000 bees,
but there is only one hive.

There may be 500 seeds,
but there is only one pumpkin.

There may be 100 patches,
but there is only one quilt.

There may be 12 eggs,
but there is only one dozen.

There may be 11 cows,
but there is only one herd.

There may be 10 cents,
but there is only one dime.

There may be 9 players,
but there is only one team.

There may be 8 horses,
but there is only one merry-go-round.

There may be 7 peas,
but there is only one pod.

There may be 6 jewels,
but there is only one necklace.

There may be 5 babies,
but there is only one nest.

There may be 4 wheels,
but there is only one wagon.

There may be 3 musicians,
but there is only one trio.

There may be 2 ropes,
but there is only one swing.

But the best thing of all,
is that there is only one me
and there is only one you!

3 comments:

  1. omg. i dunno if tht's supposed to sound sad/touching/sweet. but it IS sad/touching/sweet. hun, while you are teaching kids english over there,i have been learning some japanese! i've learnt all the facial features in japanese! ok, not as poetic as the stuff you teach, but i'm getting there. love you! dai

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  2. wow i like that story. it was nice like meaningful kinda well i dunno how to explain it but i'm sure you know what i mean. i haven't talked to you in a long time but guess you've been busy with school and work. i've actually been stressed out and it's the first time i've felt this way. it feel overwhelming sometimes. but i can't wait to be back home in 2 weeks and 2 days. i'll be spending christmas and new years this time which will be exciting. anyways hope to catch up with you some time soon. till then, take care and good luck with everything

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  3. You have been tagged, Anna!! Check my blog out for what you've been tagged for :)

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