“How to one.” A white boy at a playground is going down a slide. “How to two.” A Black girl joins him on the teeter totter. “How to three.” A third child arrives and the trio plays jump rope. As an afternoon of ever-changing play at the park continues (foursquare, sandbox, puddle jumping after the rain), the expanding cast of children eventually numbers ten, with a glimpse of the child about to be added often provided before a turn of the page includes them in the group. As the light angles toward dusk, adults arrive, and the ten children are led away on a countdown page. The original child is shown walking home. “How to one.” And climbing into a grown-up’s lap to read. “How to two.” This original and satisfying counting book offers a compelling visual storyline that depicts diverse children and family structures in the appealing watercolor illustrations. (Ages 2–5)

From the co-creator of the New York Times bestselling Ladybug Girl series comes a joyful counting book about inclusivity, play, and the thrill of making new friends--from one to ten and back again.

A quiet day at the playground turns into a boisterous park-wide adventure as one boy on the slide becomes two kids on the see-saw, then three jumping rope. Before long, ten new friends are playing like they've known one another forever.

With its deceptively simple text and a rich visual narrative, How to Two is a playful counting and reverse-counting concept book as well as an exuberant celebration of inclusive play, friendship, and community.

"No two ways about it--this one is a delight." --Kirkus
"A joyous celebration of play...Seamless...Diverse." --The Horn Book (starred review)
"Inviting and welcoming." --BCCB (starred review)
"Dynamic." --Booklist
"Exciting." --Publishers Weekly