"Plenty.
More.
And more."
Looking in on this young boy's family and home, readers are shown they have plenty. Heading up to his bedroom, images show there is even more up there. Opening the closet produces more and then more. It's hard for him to contend with so much. Looking at it all seriously, he begins to think in terms of less. What can he give away?
He fills his wagon with what he considers unnecessary. His sister puts up a fight; he is determined to give stuff away. He does so as he travels the road past the seniors' center, which is looking for donations. His friends follow in his footsteps, bringing items they no longer need. Through these and other connections he makes with community members, he is soon organizing a collection drive to help others do what he is doing. That kindness expands along the way with recycling efforts as well.
More and more is collected, sorted, and used for new purposes. A full spread shows community members working together to create bird houses and feeders, and then placing them in their park. His family have supported him at every turn. They gather to celebrate the work done to make their community a welcome and meaningful place.
Only 9 words are used to create a wonderful narrative, accompanied by Ms. Mora's signature collages. Detail-filled spreads highlight the boy's crusade to turn more into less, and then into something truly wonderful for a new friend. The book opens and closes with plenty. This accentuates that having far more than is needed is not the full meaning of the word. Plenty at the end means family and their abundant love for one another. Bravo!