Early years: opposites
David R. Godine Publisher Inc Trio: The Tale of a Three-Legged Cat
Book Synopsis“Writing with tenderness and understated humor, Wisnewski portrays disabilities as a simple fact of life—the obstacles that Trio surmounts are less about physical limitation than about learning how to use his body to get where he wants to be.”—Publishers WeeklyOne of the Best Children’s Picture Books of the Year—Kirkus ReviewsMeet Trio, the runt of the litter, born with only three legs, but very much the little cat that could. He lives his life as any other kitten would: pouncing, sneaking, and jumping like any other feline. Trio especially loves playing with the eleven chickens that share the garage and garden, and he is game to try all their activities: digging up bugs, rolling in the dust, and even caring for eggs. The latter requires real effort, especially making it up into the nesting box, but once he figures it out he returns to it faithfully every day. And his persistence pays off. One day, an egg starts hatching beneath him. Little does he know, the chick that pops out will be his best friend.This is a story about diversity, overcoming obstacles, and acceptance. It is a story children will love—and a natural conversation starter with your child about differences.Trade ReviewPraise for Trio: The Tale of a Three-legged Cat “Lovely to look at, a pleasure to read aloud, and offering plenty of details to pore over, Trio’s story seems destined to become a favorite for many families.”—Kirkus Reviews, One of the Best Children’s Picture Books of the Year“Writing with tenderness and understated humor, Wisnewski portrays disabilities as a simple fact of life—the obstacles that Trio surmounts are less about physical limitation than about learning how to use his body to get where he wants to be.”—Publishers Weekly “The bold-lined, color illustrations add a heartwarming touch to this delightful storybook.”—Children’s Bookwatch, Midwest Book Review
£12.99
Creative Company,US The Opposites
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£11.69
Enchanted Lion Books Mister Horizontal & Miss Vertical
Book SynopsisThis story was inspired by a Rene Maltete photograph in which a father wears horizontal stripes, a mother vertical stripes, and their child sports a checkered shirt. This boldly graphic concept book is built around lines and their direction. Noemie Revah was born in 1976. After receiving degrees from the School of Fine Arts and the School of Decorative Arts in Paris, she went to work at the Museum of Jewish Art and History. From there, she went to work as an editor at Editions Michel Legarde. This is her first book. Olimpia Zagnoli was born in 1984. After years of doodling, she became an illustrator and began collaborating with the New York Times, the New Yorker, and others. She lives in Milan, Italy. This is her first book.Trade Review"... debut talents Revah and Zagnoli unspool a stylish story of opposites attracting ... Zagnoli takes a disciplined approach to her crisp, modern illustrations, which use simplified shapes and a focused palette of primary colors. As a piece of design, it's impeccable." -- Publishers Weekly "Smoothly translated from the original French...The illustrations emphasize iconic, black-and-white figures on solid backgrounds, emphasizing the eerily wild and fun contrast between two radically different personalities...The original, inspirational photograph is on he final page of this just-plain-fun read-aloud picture book."-- Midwest Book Review "Witty, clever, elegantly designed..."-- Kirkus Reviews "the predilections and personality traits we glean from all this go directly against gender stereotypes in a remarkably unforced way. With these two characters Revah and Zagnoli have somehow, amid all the abstraction, evoked actual, believable people, making you realize how ridiculous sweeping gender assumptions are ..." -- The New York Times "How parents shape our own becoming is the premise, explored with remarkable subtlety and ingenuity, behind Mister Horizontal & Miss Vertical by French writer Noemie Revah and Italian illustrator Olimpia Zagnoli -- a conceptual, minimalist, maximally delightful graphic book that calls to mind Norton Juster's vintage classic The Dot and the Line in its geometric metaphors for temperament, yet is completely original in both substance and style." -- Brain Pickings "the artwork and witty narrative work well enough together that your kid just might start to look at some things differently. Even if the abstract stuff isn't quite their thing, it's still a win if Mr. Horizontal convinces them that napping is cool." -- Fatherly "the graphics are presented in such a way as to offer a unique perspective ... and large font combined with the spare colors and simple graphic shapes makes for a book that is likely to find its way to museum shop shelves and libraries. " -- New York Journal of Books "With wonderful combinations of bold designs in primary colors by Italian illustrator Olimpia Zagnoli and text by French writer Noemie Revah, it's a fun conceptual book for children -- one of those books of opposites but it goes beyond the simple comparison of abstract ideas. It's a story of different personalities, adventures, a family and a chance for a child to reflect on how she became who she is." -- Mr Printables "More than just a concept book about horizontal and vertical, this is a book about opposites, and a fabulous mentor text for writers of all age and experience who need to practice describing their characters in a variety of ways." -- A Year of Reading "The passion that went into creating this book in both words and pictures is what makes it shine. The story is so charming, and children will delight in the adventures these two peas take. As they follow them through the garden, readers discover the many plants and critters that live and thrive there and depend upon each other for survival. And the simple, sparse text is ideal for young children who are just starting to read." -- Smart Books for Smart Kids
£11.69
Pikachu Press Pokémon Primers: Opposites Book
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£10.99
Capstone Press In and out (Exploring Opposites)
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£8.99
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. My First Book of Animal Opposites (National
Book SynopsisEgret has LONG legs. Puffin has SHORT legs.Developed in partnership with Ranger Rick and the National Wildlife Federation, this photo-illustrated gem teaches the youngest of children about opposites using examples from the animal kingdom. Vibrant photos paired with sparse, lyrical text introduce the concepts in an easy-to-grasp form for youngsters just beginning to meet the printed page. Representing all seven continents and creatures from a variety of habitats, this board book is a comprehensive introduction to some of childhood''s best-loved beasts: penguins and lions and otters, oh my!Families who love nature and the world’s wild places will enjoy sharing these animal opposites.
£6.99
Roaring Brook Press Marta! Big & Small
Book Synopsis¡Hola, Marta! Marta is una niña, an ordinary girl... with some extraordinary animal friends! As Marta explores the jungle, she knows she's bigger than a bug, smaller than an elephant, and faster than a turtle. But then she meets the snake, who thinks Marta is sabrosa - tasty, very tasty! But Marta is ingeniosa, a very clever girl, and she outsmarts the snake with hilarious results. With simple Spanish and a glossary at the end, this fun read-aloud picture book teaches little ones to identify opposites and animals and learn new words.
£16.14
Frederator A Foot Is Not a Fish!
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£6.64
Frederator A Foot Is Not a Fish!
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£13.59
Sasquatch Books Sumo Opposites
Book SynopsisPerfect for early learning, this fun board book in the Little Sumo series, from the creator of the Little Kunoichi series, features sumo wrestlers that introduce children to the concept of opposites, and shares elements of Japanese culture that will enrich readers of all ages. Take a peek into the lives of sumo wrestlers in this adorable book about opposites! Simple, charming scenes with sumo wrestlers help young readers learn the concept of opposites, like awake and asleep, and up and down. The Japanese word that corresponds to the English word for each opposite is included.Trade Review"Baby sumo wrestlers introduce the concept of opposites in this bilingual Japanese board book. I am learning Japanese through Duolingo and I found this very helpful as I don’t know all these words."--Pragmatic Mom"I’m a Japanese speaker and enjoyed the presentation of sumo culture in these creatively illustrated and thoughtfully written board books by Sanae Ishida. I even learned a few new words!"--The International Examiner"These bright books teaching about opposites, colors, and shapes are filled with humorous pictures, and are that perfect amount of cheeky. Just lovely."--Asian Lit for Kids
£8.54
Red Comet Press LLC Cat and Dog: A Tale of Opposites
Book SynopsisCat and Dog are not the same, in fact they are very different and the perfect subjects for a tale of opposites. Enjoy their adventures as they fight and play, chase and hide, in an escapade that includes some special high-drama storytelling in the illustrations of this deceptively simple book. Tullio Corda depicts a relationship that is familiar to us all and provides a clever surprise ending. A truly relatable tale in just 32 words!
£11.69
Mascot Kids Bull & Bear Grow Together: A Diversification Tale
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£17.95
North Star Editions Opposites: Clean and Dirty
Book SynopsisIntroduces readers to the concept of opposites through the pairing of clean and dirty. Simple text, straightforward photos, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect primer on a common pair of opposites.
£21.59
North Star Editions Opposites: Happy and Sad
Book SynopsisIntroduces readers to the concept of opposites through the pairing of happy and sad. Simple text, straightforward photos, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect primer on a common pair of opposites.
£21.59
North Star Editions Opposites: Hot and Cold
Book SynopsisIntroduces readers to the concept of opposites through the pairing of hot and cold. Simple text, straightforward photos, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect primer on a common pair of opposites.
£21.59
North Star Editions Opposites: More and Less
Book SynopsisIntroduces readers to the concept of opposites through the pairing of more and less. Simple text, straightforward photos, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect primer on a common pair of opposites.
£21.59
North Star Editions Opposites: Clean and Dirty
Book SynopsisIntroduces readers to the concept of opposites through the pairing of clean and dirty. Simple text, straightforward photos, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect primer on a common pair of opposites.
£8.54
North Star Editions Opposites: Happy and Sad
Book SynopsisIntroduces readers to the concept of opposites through the pairing of happy and sad. Simple text, straightforward photos, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect primer on a common pair of opposites.
£8.54
North Star Editions Opposites: Hot and Cold
Book SynopsisIntroduces readers to the concept of opposites through the pairing of hot and cold. Simple text, straightforward photos, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect primer on a common pair of opposites.
£8.54
North Star Editions Opposites: More and Less
Book SynopsisIntroduces readers to the concept of opposites through the pairing of more and less. Simple text, straightforward photos, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect primer on a common pair of opposites.
£8.54
Barefoot Books, Incorporated Outdoor Opposites (Bilingual Spanish & English)
Book SynopsisGrab your backpack and head into the countryside for a camping adventure full of contrasts! Little ones love to try out the opposite actions as they sing and dance along. This edition features bilingual Spanish-English text. Please note, these special editions have a reduced trim size.
£7.99
Astra Publishing House We Match
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£14.44
Pebble Books Opposites at the Zoo
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£23.49
Tiger Tales Don't Mix Up My Dinosaur!
Book SynopsisIn this fun, engaging board book that features five different touch-and-feel textures, children can spin the wheel to change the look of each dinosaur.Developing hand-eye coordination is a key skill for young children, and this sturdy board book makes that process fun! Children will love to spin the wheel to mix and match their very own dinosaurs. The wheel contains five different touch-and-feel textures for little hands to explore as they add a different horn, tail, or crest to each dinosaur. Young readers will also learn words that are used to describe the touch-and-feel textures, such as rough, bumpy, feathery, and more.
£9.49
Tiger Tales Don't Mix Up My Puppy!
Book SynopsisIn this fun, engaging board book, which features five touch-and-feel textures, children can spin the wheel to change the look of each puppy.Developing hand-eye coordination is a key skill for young children, and this sturdy board book makes that process fun! Children will love to spin the wheel to mix and match their very own puppies. The wheel contains five different touch-and-feel textures for little hands to explore as they add a different tail to each puppy. Young readers will also learn words that are used to describe the touch-and-feel textures, such as silky, furry, fluffy, and more.
£9.49
Pebble Books Opposites at the Zoo
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£8.99
Tiger Tales Let's Play, Funny Flamingo!
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£9.49
Priddy Books Us A Changing Picture Book: Big Tractor
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£9.49
Sourcebooks Get Well Soon
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£10.44
Owlkids Books Inc. Panda Opposites
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£9.45
Annick Press Ltd Mel and Mo's Marvelous Balancing Act
Book Synopsis A story by an established picture book writer about problem-solving, collaboration, creativity and compromise that shows how differences can be complementary Features diverse gender representations
£13.29
Laurence King Inside, Outside, Upside Down: Draw & Discover
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£9.49
Barefoot Books Big and Small Grande Y Pequeño
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£9.88
Templar Publishing Opposites: A board book with peek-through pages
Book SynopsisSee and say the opposite, the turn the page to cleverly reveal its pair. A small green bug becomes a big green dinosaur, and the spiral of the slow snail's shell becomes the window of a fast rocket. This is a book guaranteed to delight little ones. Agnese Baruzzi's innovative use of die-cuts and the turn of the page make this a hide-and-seek book with a clever edge. Illustrated in her signature graphic art and stylish palette of colour.
£6.64
Imagine That Publishing Ltd Big & Little
Book SynopsisDiscover a tactile world of early learning in this first opposites book. Children will love to explore the pictures in this tactile novelty book. Raised and indented pictures throughout make a fun and interactive experience for little learners discovering their first opposites.
£6.93
Imagine That Publishing Ltd Black and White
Book SynopsisA story about empathy, friendship and challenging misconceptions. Lottie is a black-and-white panda and does not like playing with white-and-black pandas - they have absolutely nothing in common at all!Lola is a white-and-black panda and does not like playing with black-and-white pandas - they have absolutely nothing in common at all!
£9.09
Imagine That Publishing Ltd Big Croc Little Croc
Book SynopsisJoin Big Croc and go on a hide-and-go-seek story time adventure and discover magical hidden pictures! There are hours of seek and find fun to be had with this interactive book that features 5 clever windows full of hidden wild animal pictures to seek and find with a 'magical' card spyglass!
£8.54
North Parade Publishing My First Opposites
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£6.94
Quarto Publishing PLC MiniTouch Dinosaurs
Book SynopsisExplore different textures, develop an understanding of opposites and learn about dinosaurs with MiniTouch: Dinosaurs, a beautiful touch-and-feel board book.
£6.64
Make Believe Ideas Brave Bear Scared Bear
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£8.80
Mama Makes Books Tractor Tractor: A lift-the-flap opposites book
Book SynopsisOne big tractor, shiny and new. One small tractor, rusty and blue... TRACTOR TRACTOR is the second book in a series of lift-the-flap books about the humorous goings-on at Funny Farm. Each book has an early-learning aspect and TRACTOR TRACTOR is all about opposites. It has sliders too, so children can make the tractors move forward and back, fast and slow. It's harvest time and Red arrives shiny, fast and strong. Blue is an old faithful - small and rusty but wise and calm. So when Red decides to race home after a hard day's harvesting, Blue lets him go, only to find Red in a ditch, no longer shiny and clean but the dirtiest - and smelliest! - tractor he's ever seen. A warm-hearted story that shows, despite being opposites, young and old can make a great team, and be the very best of friends. The Funny Farm series is beautifully produced with matt laminated and embossed covers and sturdy board pages. It also includes Cluck, Cluck, Duck, a counting lift-the-flap book.Trade Review'The Funny Farm books by Mama Makes Books is a gorgeous series for helping little ones develop early skills' - Reading Zone 'A book that I expect early years children would want to go back to again and again...A delightful little book that would happily find its place in any reception or key stage one classroom' – The School Librarian "With sliders to move and flaps to lift, it's ideal for tractor-mad toddlers and young children." – Love Reading
£8.48
Milet Publishing Ltd My First Bilingual Book Opposites
Book SynopsisA bold, bright and educational bilingual board book - children learn the words for opposites in two languages! This new title in Milet''s popular board book series features a one-page spread on each featured opposite. The images are photographs embellished with illustration, so they are fresh and creative but still simple and clear. Text is large and easy to read, and is perfect for learning in the classroom as well as at home. A highly enjoyable and educational bilingual resource.
£8.13
Milet Publishing My First Bilingual Book Opposites
Book SynopsisA bold, bright and educational bilingual board book - children learn the words for opposites in two languages! This new title in Milet''s popular board book series features a one-page spread on each featured opposite. The images are photographs embellished with illustration, so they are fresh and creative but still simple and clear. Text is large and easy to read, and is perfect for learning in the classroom as well as at home. A highly enjoyable and educational bilingual resource.
£7.55
Milet Publishing Ltd My First Bilingual Book Opposites English
Book SynopsisA bold, bright and educational bilingual board book - children learn the words for opposites in two languages! This new title in Milet''s popular board book series features a one-page spread on each featured opposite. The images are photographs embellished with illustration, so they are fresh and creative but still simple and clear. Text is large and easy to read, and is perfect for learning in the classroom as well as at home. A highly enjoyable and educational bilingual resource.
£7.95
Milet Publishing Ltd My First Bilingual Book Opposites EnglishSomali
Book SynopsisA bold, bright and educational bilingual board book - children learn the words for opposites in two languages! This new title in Milet''s popular board book series features a one-page spread on each featured opposite. The images are photographs embellished with illustration, so they are fresh and creative but still simple and clear. Text is large and easy to read, and is perfect for learning in the classroom as well as at home. A highly enjoyable and educational bilingual resource.
£8.12
Milet Publishing My First Bilingual Book Opposites EnglishUrdu
Book SynopsisA bold, bright and educational bilingual board book - children learn the words for opposites in two languages! This new title in Milet''s popular board book series features a one-page spread on each featured opposite. The images are photographs embellished with illustration, so they are fresh and creative but still simple and clear. Text is large and easy to read, and is perfect for learning in the classroom as well as at home. A highly enjoyable and educational bilingual resource.
£7.55
Anness Publishing Learn-a-word Book: Mix and Match
Book SynopsisYoung children always enjoy looking at bright pictures, and with this book they can learn about mixing and matching at the same time. They can unite pairs of shoes, group together all the red objects, spot all the spotted things, find a nose for the clown, match the cup to the saucer, and have hours of fun sorting by pattern, shade, shape, size and number. The straightforward text encourages reading skills and interactive questioning - how many green things can you find, who is the smallest in your family, and have the kittens got a saucer of milk each? This first words and picture book will delight and inform children, whether reading on their own or with an adult. Compiled with the advice of educational specialists, this special padded boardbook combines lively, simple text with bold, bright photographs to promote the development of literacy skills. Experts agree that preschool children respond more immediately to photographs than to illustrations, and this book shows lots of appealing and everyday things that go together - and lots of things that don't!Readers are invited to pair up the mixed-up socks, group objects by their appearance, count whether there are enough spoons for all the ice-cream sundaes, and much more. The images are carefully arranged into visual and subject groups, such as pairs of things, size, shape, natural partners, and types of clothing. This encourages young readers to make connections, and to see how various things relate and link together.
£5.68
Bonnier Books Ltd Learn Opposites with Fish
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£4.24
