Ariel S Winter

One of a Kind Ariel S Winter

Brief Description: Lysander Singleton tries his best to fit in at Twin Oaks Elementary, where all students are twins except him, but on the day of the Twindividuation contest his experience as an only child gives him a competitive edge. Biographical Note: Ariel S. Winter's writing has been featured in "Elle Magazine" and "Urbanite," among other publications. His love for children's books has led him to compile an anthology of out-of-print children's books written by major literary luminaries of the twentieth century. Marc Notes: ; Lysander Singleton tries his best to fit in at Twin Oaks Elementary, where all students are twins except him, but on the day of the Twindividuation contest his experience as an only child gives him a competitive edge.; 1; Ages 4-7. Publisher Marketing: In this wry and witty picture book, an only child learns that in a classroom of multiples, individuality can be awesome. All the kids in Lysander Singleton's class are either twins or triplets, which means Lysander Singleton is the "only" "only child" at Twin Oaks Elementary. He tries to do what he can to fit in--making photocopies of himself, or attempting to play games with the other kids--though his efforts are usually met with unfortunate results. But when it comes time for the schoolwide Twindividuation competition, a series of events meant to encourage individuality, Lysander quickly realizes that being the only" ""only child" does have its advantages--and that being unique isn't such a bad thing after all. Review Citations:

Publishers Weekly 04/16/2012 pg. 63 (EAN 9781442420168, Hardcover)

Kirkus Reviews 05/01/2012 (EAN 9781442420168, Hardcover)

Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2013 pg. 46 (EAN 9781442420168, Hardcover)

School Library Journal 06/01/2012 pg. 100 (EAN 9781442453081, Portable Document Format (PDF))

Contributor Bio:  Winter, Ariel S Ariel S. Winter's writing has been featured in "Elle Magazine" and "Urbanite", among other publications. His love for children's books has led him to compile an anthology of out-of-print children's books written by major literary luminaries of the twentieth century.