The One and Only You

Take an incredible trip across space and time to discover just how special YOU are.

In this whole wide world of people and animals,
and plants and flowers,
and oceans and lakes,
and so, so many things,
there is only one YOU.

A heartfelt picture book about celebrating individuality.

Shane Hegarty’s picture book is a celebration of individuality with an intergalactic perspective, as a young child discovers how, despite the vastness of this universe and others beyond, each person is completely unique. Generations of ancestors may be reflected through physical similarities – your mother’s nose, your father’s eyes, or your great-granny’s auntie’s smile – but put them all together and !they make you and no one else!”.
Irish Examiner Review

This imaginative picture book whisks children around the world, celebrating the simple fact that everyone is different. With examples drawn from nature and every day moments, it gently highlights what makes each person unique. Ben Mantle’s illustrations add warmth and plenty to spot along the way. Aimed at early years, the story encourages 3+ year olds to notice and appreciate their own uniqueness.
School Reading List – Tom Tolkien