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One Little Word

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$15.5 $25 In stock

A poetic picture book from Waterstones Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho, following two best friends as a big, hairy argument comes between them — and how they learn to shrink it down until it disappears.

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  • Author: Joseph Coelho
  • Format: Hardback
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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 3 reviews)

Hazel R. ★★★★★

The way the argument is described as something you can physically shrink down really clicked with my kids — we've already read it three times this week. It's a clever, tender way to talk about friendship and forgiveness, and the poetic rhythm makes it a joy to read aloud.

Olivia ★★★★★

My son and I loved how the book shows the argument as a big, hairy creature—it really helped him visualize how feelings can grow out of control. The illustrations perfectly capture that shift from anger to relief.

Evelyn ★★★★★

Reading this with my six-year-old after she had a falling-out with her best friend, and the way the story shows the argument shrinking down really hit home for both of us. The rhyme is lovely and it sparked a proper conversation about saying sorry that I wasn't expecting. We've already read it three