More Or Less
More Or Less by Alison Hughes, published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers in 2025, is a children’s book that encourages sustainable living through a visually engaging narrative. This edition features 40 pages of dynamic collage art created by Caldecott honoree Oge Mora, illustrating a child’s journey from clutter to community. The story centers on a young boy whose act of giving sparks joy and inspires his family and friends to participate in a swap party, highlighting the importance of generosity and connection.
Readers will discover themes of friendship, social skills, and the value of living simply as they follow the boy’s transformation. The narrative emphasizes how reducing clutter can lead to more meaningful interactions and a sense of community. Through intricate collage illustrations, More Or Less presents concepts of recycling and green living in a way that resonates with young audiences, making it a thoughtful addition to discussions about sustainability and kindness.
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Celebrate the power of living more sustainably, simply, and generously in this inspiring visual adventure-using only five words!-featuring dynamic collage art from Caldecott honoree Oge Mora!
What if less could be more?
A child’s bedroom, and the rest of his house, has become cluttered with stuff. But when one small act of giving something away sparks joy, he keeps going-and before you know it, his little sister, friends, and family get involved in donating items to people in need and bringing the whole community together for a swap party. Here is a heartening story that illustrates for the youngest readers how less can be MORE: more space for living, loving, and knowing that we already have PLENTY.
Brought to life in intricate collage by award-winning artist Oge Mora, More or Less takes the meaning of “reduce, reuse, recycle” into the realm community-building and the cultivation of kindness and meaning.
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