Early years: opposites
Simon & Schuster Ltd You Matter
Book SynopsisFor fans of Jon Klassen, this sensitive and impactful picture book from award-winning author-illustrator Christian Robinson is all about seeing the world from different points of view, and the perfect entry point for parents to help teach their little people about empathy and community.The small stuff too small to see. Those who swim with the tide and those who don't. The first to go and the last. You matter. In this bright and beautiful picture book, many different perspectives around the world are deftly and empathetically explored – from a pair of bird-watchers to the pigeons they’re feeding, from the hugest dinosaur to the tiniest fly. Young readers will be drawn into the luminous illustrations inviting them to engage with the world in a new way and see how everyone is connected and that everyone matters.
£7.59
Abrams Baby Up Baby Down
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£5.99
Little Genius Books Baby Mozart: A Classical Music Sound Book (with 6
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£9.99
Star Bright Books Brian Wildsmith's Opposites
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£6.49
Starfish Bay Publishing Pty Ltd Opposites with Owl and Bird
Book SynopsisAge range 1+This book teaches the concept of opposites to toddlers and babies through colourful illustrations and cute characters.Come along with Owl and Bird as they explore the concept of opposites! Bold, colorful illustrations with cute characters and simple text enable babies and toddlers to learn about opposites. Printed as a board book, the story is nicely designed for young children.'Owl and Bird return in a well-designed and whimsical look at a complex concept. … Sweet! A clear and charming introduction to a standard preschool curriculum concept.' — Kirkus, starred review
£6.30
Random House Children's Books Stranger Things Inside Outside Upside Down Funko
Book SynopsisDiscover the world of opposites with adorable Funko Pop! versions of your favorite characters from Netflix?s Stranger Things. Fans of all ages will love this Little Golden Book.Run UP a hill with Dustin to pull DOWN Max as she floats above a cemetery. Challlenge demobats OVER Eddie''s trailer, and follow Steve UNDER the dark surface of Lovers'' Lake. Learning about opposites has never beenmore fun. Humorous scenes around Hawkins introduce charming Funko Pop! versions of Eleven, Lucas, Erica, and other popular characters in this offbeat book. Funko collectors of all ages and fans of Netflix?s hit series Stranger Things will love this new addition to the Little Golden Book line. Welcome to the thrilling world of Netflix''s hit series Stranger Things.Follow Eleven, Dustin, Max, Lucas, and their friends for mystery, suspense, and supernatural adventures in 1980s Hawkins.Little Golden Books enjoy nearly 100% consumer recognition. They feature beloved classics, hot licenses, and new original stories . . . the classics of tomorrow.Look for this other great Stranger Things Little Golden Book!We Can Count on Eleven
£6.41
Familius LLC Opposites
Book SynopsisShort and tall. Happy and sad. Hot and cold. Globally famous artist Larissa Honsek's adorable clay figures help little ones identify the difference in these important concepts.
£8.54
Penguin Young Readers Solitary Animals
Book SynopsisCelebrate the beauty and strength of solitude with this poetic observation of the animal kingdom and those who move through it on their very own.That silvery cloud swimming in the sea is actually a school of fish. That splash and crash is a pod of whales, sounding.Behold, a fever of stingrays gliding by.But what do you call a group of octopuses?A tangle of octopuses? A chandelier of octopuses? A multipus of octopuses? No, octopuses prefer to be alone. The octopus is a solitary animal.This lyrical, nonfiction text honors animals who live in solitude, in contrast to others who live in groups. Against a backdrop of the specific names of various animal tribes (a parade of elephants, a tower of giraffes, a dazzle of zebras), Stein shines a spotlight on those animals who go through life on their own. With nature at his back, Stein invites readers to draw strength and comfort from the beTrade ReviewBEST BOOK OF 2022 -- CHILDREN'S BOOK COMMITTEE OF BANK STREET COLLEGE"An eye-catching affirmation of singular over plural." --Publishers Weekly (STARRED REVIEW)"Stein introduces four solitary species and contrasts their contented solo lifestyles with social animals in similar habitats." --Horn Book Review (STARRED REVIEW)Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library selected title (2023)Amazon Best Book (2022)Texas Topaz Reading List Pick (2023)Camellia Award Nominee (2022)
£14.24
William B Eerdmans Publishing Co Fast Cheetah Slow Tortoise
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£12.34
mineditionUS Opposite Surprise
Book SynopsisEveryone knows the sun is hot. But open the flaps in this book and you may find a chilly surprise instead! Each spread of this cleverly designed board book reveals a surprising opposite that makes for a truly original way for toddlers to learn about words and concepts. Whether it be hot or cold, clean or dirty, slow or fast, this book has you covered—at least until you open the flaps.
£10.19
Penguin Putnam Inc Who Was Roberto Clemente
Book SynopsisGrowing up the youngest of seven children in Puerto Rico, Roberto Clemente had a talent for baseball. His incredible skill soon got him drafted into the big leagues where he spent 18 seasons playing right field for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Who Was Roberto Clemente? tells the story of this remarkable athlete: a twelve-time All-Star, World Series MVP, and the first Latin American inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
£5.99
Grosset and Dunlap London A Book of Opposites Hello World
Book SynopsisHello, World is an exciting board book series that pairs early learning concepts with colorful, stylish illustrations of cities around the world. London can be rainy, or it can be sunny. Some Buckingham Palace guards are big, and others are little. Explore opposites through the sights of London in this gorgeous board book!
£7.82
HarperCollins Publishers Whats the Opposite
Book SynopsisA comic visual exploration of opposites, from prize-winning, internationally best-selling picture book maker, Oliver Jeffers.In this 4th title in the series, the Hueys explore the concept of opposites in their characteristically quirky way. Starting out with some easy ones like up' and down', they move on to ever more wildy imaginative examples, guaranteed to raise a smile! Packed full of visual humour, this book will be enjoyed by children and adults alike.Trade ReviewPraise for The Incredible Book Eating Boy:‘Mouth-wateringly irresistible’ The Guardian ‘This is a book that children will devour’ The Observer Praise for Lost and Found:‘A heart-warming story’ The Guardian Praise for How to Catch a Star:‘The best recent picture book by light years, is stylishly spellbinding.’ Telegraph Praise for The Heart and the Bottle:‘Profoundly moving’ The Irish Times
£8.54
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Greatest Gymnast of All
Book SynopsisZoe zips and zooms on and off the mats, over and under the bar. She's the greatest - in gymnastics and at demonstrating opposites.
£6.30
Candlewick Press,U.S. No No Yes Yes
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£8.46
Little Tiger Press Group Big and Little: A Book of Animal Opposites
Book SynopsisWhich animals are hiding behind their opposites in this stylish lift-the-flap book? Uncover a quirky collection of contrasting creatures, from a slow sloth and a fast cheetah to a hot hippo and a cold polar bear.
£8.54
Barefoot Books Octopus Opposites by Blackstone Stella Author
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£7.40
Arbordale Publishing, LLC Living Things and Nonliving Things: A Compare and
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£11.35
Abrams I Know a Lot
Book SynopsisThe next book in the "empowerment series"--a celebratory tribute to all toddlers' efforts to make sense of the world.Trade ReviewThis appealingly illustrated, confidence-boosting board book will inspire little ones to think of—and perhaps catalog aloud—all of the important things they already know about their world. * Kirkus Reviews *The limited primary color scheme and preponderance of simple shapes bolster the idea of kids mastering the basics. * Publishers Weekly *Readers will respond to the child’s confidence by being proud of their own understanding of the world. * School Library Journal *Sara Gillingham’s colorful pictures, which, with their occasional offsets, look like hand-made prints, show the girl in the process of these and other discoveries: playing outdoors, sledding with friends and standing behind her father at the stove. * The New York Times *From the moment she opened I Know a Lot, she was hooked! Turned out, that was her gateway into being completely obsessed with reading. * The Huffington Post *
£5.99
Abrams I Am So Brave
Book SynopsisThis fourth book in the "empowerment series" celebrates toddlers as they overcome their fears.Trade Review**STARRED REVIEW** "Gillingham's distinctive graphics, with their weathered retro aesthetic, and consistent positive reinforcement throughout make this outing another winner." * Publishers Weekly, starred review ***STARRED REVIEW** "A comforting celebration of everyday courage with lots of charm to boot." * Kirkus Reviews, starred review *Cheery and empowering, this simple story should resonate with tots everywhere. * Booklist *
£6.64
HarperCollins Publishers Go Dog. Go
Book SynopsisJoin dogs big, little, loud and quiet, in this beautifully illustrated, timeless classic from beloved author P.D. Eastman!Join the big and little dogs at play in this vibrant, action-packed Blue Back Beginner Book from the celebrated author and illustrator P. D. Eastman!Using a 75-word vocabulary and clear illustrations, pre-readers are helpfully introduced to the concepts of number, colour, and opposites.Beginner Books have been designed to appeal directly to children through the use of humour, rhyme and bright pictures that can be ''read'' even by the non-reading child.Some Beginner Books are simple stories, others are hilarious nonsense: both types have been designed to give children confidence and make them want to go on reading.
£6.99
HarperCollins Publishers Whats the Opposite The Hueys
Book SynopsisA comic visual exploration of opposites, from prize-winning, internationally best-selling picture book maker, Oliver Jeffers.Trade ReviewPraise for The Incredible Book Eating Boy:‘Mouth-wateringly irresistible’ The Guardian ‘This is a book that children will devour’ The Observer Praise for Lost and Found:‘A heart-warming story’ The Guardian Praise for How to Catch a Star:‘The best recent picture book by light years, is stylishly spellbinding.’ Telegraph Praise for The Heart and the Bottle:‘Profoundly moving’ The Irish Times
£11.69
HarperCollins Publishers Silly Opposites
Book SynopsisAn introduction to silly opposites and the world of Dr. Seuss, perfect for babies and toddlers!Flip the flap what can you see? Full of Dr. Seuss's craziest characters and wittiest rhymes, this brilliant board book explores the world of silly opposites.Bright, vibrant and with interactive flaps throughout, the Flip-the-Flap books are brilliantly designed for introducing early concepts to babies and toddlers and offer a perfect first step into the wonderfully wacky world of Dr. Seuss.
£6.93
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Whats Up Whats Down
Book SynopsisPretend you''re a toad. Look up. What do you see?Imagine you''re a whale. Look down. What do you see?Now, come along on a picture book journey that invites you to see the world from many different perspectives. Look up, down, and everywhere in between. What do you see?
£15.29
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Perros PerrosDogs Dogs Bilingual EnglishSpanish
Book SynopsisPerro grande. Perro chico.Big dog. Little dog.Perro rápido. Perro lento.Fast dog. Slow dog.¡Muchos perros!Lots of dogs!Ladrando.Barking.Brincando.Jumping.¿Adónde van?Where are they going?Come join the fun and enjoy the surprise.
£16.19
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Legends of HipHop Biggie Smalls
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£6.99
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Where Is the Green Sheep
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£13.29
Inhabit Media Inc Opposites
Book SynopsisLet's learn about opposites! This book helps children learn about the concept of opposites while celebrating daily life in Ghana, West Africa.
£6.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK Dahl R Roald Dahls Opposites
Book SynopsisLearn your opposites with Roald Dahl''s Opposites, from the world''s NUMBER ONE storyteller (and with a little help from the Enormous Crocodile too...)Busy little hands can lift the flaps to discover the opposites with iconic illustrations of Dahl''s much loved characters from the one and only, Quentin Blake. This sturdy board book is the perfect first baby book to introduce titchy toddlers to the world of Roald Dahl. And keep an eye out for:Roald Dahl''s 123Roald Dahl''s ColoursRoald Dahl''s ABC
£8.20
Penguin Random House Children's UK Peppa Pig Up and Down
Book SynopsisUp, down . . . in, out . . . happy, sad. Lift the flaps to learn the opposites with Peppa!It''s a lovely sunny day, and Peppa and her family are going on a picnic in the countryside. So off they go on their bikes, to their favourite picnic spot. Let''s hope addy Pig can keep up! Lift the flaps to explore the world around them and find out all about opposites, including happy/sad, big/small, up/down and lots of others.
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK PopUp Vehicles Lets Sail
Book SynopsisDiscover all sorts of water-based vehicles in this fun pop-up introduction to opposites!With sturdy pop-ups, playful illustrations and simple text, young children will love exploring this book as all their favourite vehicles on the water come to life. Each spread features a central pop-up together with two opposites for your child to learn, making it a truly interactive, educational experience.This Pop-Up book:Teaches oppositesEncourages imaginative playRecommended for children aged 18m+Illustrated by Matt HuntAlso available in the Pop-up Vehicles series:Pop-Up Vehicles: Let''s Dig! (A Book of First Words)Coming soon:Pop-Up Vehicles: Let''s Fly! (A Book of Colours)Pop-Up Vehicles: Let''s Drive! (A Book of Numbers)
£6.99
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Last Mirror on the Left
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£7.59
Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr) Dot
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£16.14
Random House USA Inc Sun and Moon Have a Tea Party
Book SynopsisIn this perfect bedtime read, the sun and moon argue with each other about what happens during the day and night. Sun and Moon sit down for a tea party, but they soon find out that they see the world very differently. Moon says moms and dads get their kids ready for bed, while Sun says no, they get their children ready for school. So who's right? Well, as the two come to find out, they both are. With the help of Cloud, a gentle mediator, each stays up past their bedtime and sees the world from the other's incredible point of view.Perfect for sleepy listeners, here is a charming young picture book that will also help children see the world from different perspectives.
£19.94
Random House USA Inc The Little Red Box of Bright and Early Board
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£16.97
Scholastic Australia Cliffords Opposites
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£5.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Negro Leagues AllBlack Baseball Smart about
Book SynopsisEmily loves to play on her Little League baseball team. She visits the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York and learns about the Negro Leagues that were formed when black players were banned from major league teams. Emily's report includes information about the early players, the greatest superstars, and the story of Jackie Robinson, who broke the color line in 1947. This title captures all the fun and excitement of baseball, while also exploring the serious issue of segregation in America.
£7.59
Penguin Putnam Inc Guppy Up Penguin Young Readers Level 1 Quality
Book SynopsisThis guppy is not your average fish. This guppy shops, mops, drives, and plays the drums...just to name a few! With playful, rhyming text and bright, bold, guppy graphics, this Level 1 reader is an exceptionally fun choice for both children and educators.
£6.36
Dutton Books for Young Readers Skippyjon Jones Up and Down
Book SynopsisAs always, Skippyjon invites readers to join in the magic that comes of a playful imagination. Little ones will learn all the ins and outs with Skippyjon Jones. He goes up and down, back and forth, and over and under. At the end of the day, hes ready to begin again. Opposites have never been so loco!
£8.17
Random House USA Inc The Foot Book
Book SynopsisOne of the bestselling Big Bright and Early Board Books by Dr. Seuss—now in a larger trim size, perfect for babies and toddlers!This super-simple, super-sturdy board book edition of The Foot Book—Dr. Seuss’s classic book about opposites—is now available in a bigger trim size! An abridged version of the original Bright and Early Book by Dr. Seuss, it’s the perfect way for babies and toddlers to step into the world of Dr. Seuss.Big Bright and Early Board Books are super sturdy, simplified board book editions of classic Bright and Early and Beginner Books, available in a bigger size for smaller hands!
£7.59
Random House USA Inc Cuántos cuántos Pies The Foot Book Spanish
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£12.99
Random House USA Inc Tiburón Grande Tiburón Pequeño Big Shark Little
Book SynopsisJusto cuando pensabas estar a salvo leyendo . . . ¡TIBURÓN!Descubre todo sobre los opuestos en este libro infantil lleno de tiburones. El tiburón grande tiene dientes grandes; el tiburón pequeño tiene dientes pequeños. El tiburón grande nada rápido; el tiburón pequeño nada lento. ¡Pero ambos tienen hambre! ¿Podrán encontrar comida?LEYENDO A PASOS es una línea de Step into Reading que ofrece ediciones en español de libros nivelados. Los libros Paso 1 tienen letra grande y palabras fáciles. Son ideales para niños que conocen el abecedario y que quieren comenzar a leer. Su ritmo, rima y pistas visuales contribuyen a la comprensión del texto.Just when you thought it was safe to read an early reader . . . comes BIG SHARK, LITTLE SHARK in Spanish!This Step 1 reader in Spanish about sharks is a study in opposites. Big Shar
£14.24
Penguin Putnam Inc Germany
Book SynopsisHello, Germany! This board book series pairs early learning concepts with colorful, stylish illustrations of the iconic art, architecture, food, and culture of places around the world. Both children and adults are sure to love these hip and charming books!In Germany, you can use words that are opposites to help you discover the country: hikers at the top and the bottom of the Alps, beautiful Black Forest trees that are near and far, and delicious Bavarian treats that are eaten and then gone.
£6.99
Penguin Young Readers Web Opposites
Book SynopsisSpiders with personality use their webs to demonstrate opposites in this clever concept board book.Sixteens pairs of opposite words are presented with wit, whimsy, and webs. Familiar opposites like day and night are presented alongside more unexpected pairs like visible and invisible, proving that there's no web these silly spiders can't spin! Young readers will stretch both their imaginations and vocabularies as they laugh along with our eight-eyed, eight-legged friends.Trade Review"Charming illustrations breathe new life into a familiar theme and spin a delightful, original tale." -- Kirkus
£9.58
Penguin Young Readers Contenders
Book SynopsisThe true story of John Meyers and Charles Bender, who in 1911 became the first two Native pro baseball players to face off in a World Series. This picture book teaches important lessons about resilience, doing what you love in the face of injustice, and the fight for Native American representation in sports.Charles Bender grew up on the White Earth Reservation in Northwestern Minnesota. John Meyers was raised on the Cahuilla reservation in Southern California. Despite their mutual respect for each other's talents and their shared dedication to Native representation in baseball, the media was determined to pit them against each other.However, they never gave up on their dreams of being pro baseball players and didn’t let the supposed rivalry created by the media or the racism they faced within the stadium stop them. They continued to break barriers and went on to play a combined total of nine championships.With text by Traci Sorell and illu
£16.99
Penguin Young Readers Before Now
Book SynopsisFollow a child from babyhood to parenthood in this moving, meaningful book about family connections and opposites - a lyrical classic-in-the-making from the acclaimed illustrator of Dragons Love Tacos.Trade Review★ "Employing a quiet, unadorned narrative voice and softly burnished colored pencil illustrations, Salmieri muses about how life is made up of paradoxes and opposites. . . This intergenerational portrait slowly suggests the way moments can provide anchors and recur—it’s a 'whoa' kind of idea pitched at just the right level for the target audience." —Publishers Weekly, starred review★ "Salmieri delivers a moving intergenerational story using opposites as its central conceit . . . [with] an immensely satisfying, full-circle conclusion." —Horn Book, starred review"A series of moments, mundane and meaningful, capture the wonder of a life well lived . . . This play between text and illustration will engage young readers, while the journey through familiar beats of life is sure to tug at caretakers’ heartstrings . . . This meditation on the patterns of life shines with reminders of what we carry with us as we grow." —Kirkus"The colored-pencil-on-paper artwork employs a full palette of mostly muted hues displayed on richly textured full-page spreads. A satisfying look at a life well lived." —Booklist★ "The story is simple yet profound, connecting elements of nature, city life, park walks, and scenes where human empathy develops as we grow with the image of a dog hoping to be adopted. It is ideal for engaging with children for a sensory story time at the emotional and age-appropriate intellectual level. A biography-like picture book that invites children to feel, sense, and respond to textual clues." —School Library Journal, starred review
£16.19
Penguin USA Llama Llama Opposites
Book SynopsisFrom the New York Times bestselling Llama Llama series comes a new concept board book about opposites! Llama Llama is ready to learn about opposites. Big and small, awake and asleep, open and closed, they''re all fun to learn with Llama Llama and Mama! A perfect gift for young readers, this concept book can be enjoyed by Llama Llama fans young and old.
£6.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Quién fue Roberto Clemente
Book SynopsisLa trayectoria relámpago de Roberto Clemente, que pasó de ser un adolescente con talento a un deportista legendario, es una historia para los libros de récords. Descubra cómo un joven de Puerto Rico se convirtió en un MVP, un Todos Estrellas y el primer latinoamericano en el Salón de la Fama del Béisbol. Roberto Clemente''s whirlwind journey from talented teen to legendary sportsman is one for the record books. Learn how a young boy from Puerto Rico became an MVP, All-Star, and the first Latin American in the Baseball Hall of Fame in this Spanish edition of the WHO HQ series.Roberto Clemente, el menor de siete hermanos en Puerto Rico, tenía talento para el béisbol. Su increíble habilidad pronto lo llevó a las Grandes Ligas, donde pasó 18 temporadas jugando en el jardín derecho de los Piratas de Pittsburgh. ¿Quién fue Roberto Clemente? cuenta la historia de este extraordinario deportista: 12 veces Todos Estrella, MVP de la Serie Mundial y primer latinoamericano incluido en el Salón de la Fama del Béisbol. Growing up the youngest of seven children in Puerto Rico, Roberto Clemente had a talent for baseball. His incredible skill soon got him drafted into the big leagues where he spent 18 seasons playing right field for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Who Was Roberto Clemente? tells the story of this remarkable athlete: a 12 time All-Star, World Series MVP, and the first Latin American inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
£6.64
