The Story Behind This Book
There are an estimated 20 million “only children” in the United States alone. Yet, there are less than a handful of Children's Picture Books geared to the only child. This interactive book is a positive expression of the family of three and the only child.
Praise and Reviews
Rating: Five Stars
"There are all kinds of families in this great big world. Some are big
with lots of kids… and some are small, with not too many or simply none at
all." Did you know that the single-child family is the fastest growing
type of American family? Yet, when author Vivian Cameron-Gallo, the mother of
an "only child," sought a children's book that represented her
daughter Ava, she found only a few and those had a melancholy tone with
negative stereotypes. Therefore, inspired by her own family of three, she wrote
this endearing little book to make the single child feel "normal" and
part of something bigger – a family. The gentle, flowing verse makes for easy
reading, and the colorful drawings by Christina Simcic add visual beauty to the
text. I think that We're Three is a very beneficial and useful book, and
it has my hearty endorsement.
Wayne Walker
STORIES FOR CHILDREN MAGAZINE
Rating: Five Stars: “We’re Three” is a beautifully written and
illustrated book. I truly enjoyed reading it to my son and sharing the message
of how special a family of three is. He especially loved the interactive aspect
of the book and drew his own interpretation of our unique family of three. The
playful words and colorful illustrations made it fun to turn every page. I
loved every “bit” of it!
Christine Pitaccio, Peekskill, NY FOR: THE ONLY CHILD PROJECT
Rating: Five Stars: What a lovely story regarding a family structure that
revolves around the only child. In these current times when only children are
becoming the norm, it is nice to see that someone has identified with this
growing family structure in a positive way. Kudos to the author and to the
illustrator on such beautiful illustrations. I look forward to more work from
this dynamic duo!
Anthony FOR: WEREAD.COM
Rating: Five StarsA Charming and Delightful Story about the Love
of Family, This is such a delightful story about family! Although written
primarily for those who are "only" children, the story exudes an even
more poignant message: the strong bond of love that exists in a family, no
matter how large or small! The story's message is complemented through the
artist's unique and charming illustrations. Children and adults of all cultures
will certainly enjoy and identify with the lovely images in this book. Children
especially, will enjoy the interactive pages the author has so thoughtfully
provided. How wonderful that they can truly call this book their own by drawing
pictures that relate to their own family! Kudos to the author and illustrator
on a wonderful story…for young, and old alike. Look forward to future books by
these women! P.S. This would make a lovely holiday gift for that special little
girl or boy who is an only child, and needs to know how special they truly are!
Anna Pilla FOR: AMAZON.COM
Rating: Five Stars: "A uniquely
written and beautifully illustrated book. My daughter especially liked the
interactive aspect of the book that made it so personal. It will be a definite
keepsake in our family."
Happy Mom "Beth", Mohegan
Lake, NYFOR: TARGET.COM
Rating: Five Stars: My niece really enjoys
the book! She loves that she is able to draw on the blank pages in the book to
personalize it further for herself. What a great book to let an only child
explore how much fun being an only child can be!
Valerie Guagliano, Hamilton, Bermuda FOR: AMAZON.COM
Rating: Four Stars: I am a mother of an only
child. This is a wonderful book for pre-school and elementary school aged
children. It gives them an understanding and sense of what other "only
children" might feel. It also allows them to realize that they are not
alone. The interactive pages are fun and
inspirational.
----Barbie “Only Child Mom”,
Yorktown Heights, NY FOR: TARGET.COM
