Opposites [Hardcover]

Robert Crowther (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 3 and up | Grade Level: P and up

What a concept! Little ones change things into their complete opposites with the help of this delightful interactive book from Robert Crowther.


Happy or sad? Old or new? Empty or full? Pull a tab, and a bright green crocodile's jaws go from shut to open, revealing a huge pink mouth lined with sharp white teeth. See that pretty little hummingbird? Flip a flap and a big long-necked ostrich takes its place. Now turn a wheel, and you're in for a carnival ride, circling up and down. From noted novelty-book artist Robert Crowther comes a hands-on book that makes the concept of opposites crystal clear to even the youngest readers.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 1–Using bright collage artwork, a clean design, and a variety of movable pieces, Crowther provides a clear and imaginative introduction to a basic concept. Each page features a word and readers must take some action–pulling a tab or turning a wheel–to discover its opposite. The pictures incorporate easy-to-understand examples in creative ways. For instance, a roller coaster (operated by a turning wheel) illustrates the difference between up and down. Youngsters can flick the switch (by moving a tab) of a flashlight to see dark and light and pull on an alligator's tongue to see how its jaws open and shut. Warmly colored backgrounds and simply rendered images keep kids' attention focused on the task at hand, and the volume's sturdy pages and reinforced tabs will survive lots of use. A fun addition to concept-book collections.–Joy Fleishhacker, School Library Journal
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From Booklist

PreS-Gr. 1. Crowther makes good use of simple paper design to illustrate opposing concepts such as in and out, high and low, happy and sad, and full and empty. Even very young children will enjoy pulling a tab to make a thin sandwich become a thick one or to change a television screen from off to on. The circular roller coaster that cleverly illustrates up and down may even enchant their older brothers and sisters. Clean and spare, the brightly colored collage artwork pares down each picture to its essentials. Books with moveable parts have a notoriously short shelf life, but this appears to be sturdier than most. The relatively thick pages and the lift-the-flap, turn-the-wheel, and pull-the-tab technologies make it a reasonable investment for many libraries that are reluctant to purchase books with easily destroyed pop-ups. Best of all, the book offers children a good time as well as a chance to learn a thing or two. Carolyn Phelan
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Hardcover: 16 pages
• Publisher: Candlewick (August 9, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0763627836
• ISBN-13: 978-0763627836
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 0.8 x 9.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #655,701 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have, February 12, 2006

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M. Church (Fairfield, California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Opposites (Hardcover)

This book has great construction. If I had more time, I would give this book a review that would do it justice. Check it out! Buy it! You won't regret it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, watch the little hands, March 26, 2007

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T. Peck (Ohio) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Opposites (Hardcover)

The reason books like this one are so great are the moving parts that entertain kids so much. However, it is also their downfall as they rip easily when used by little hands. You have to be vigilant in making sure they are careful or the book will rip to shreds very quiclky.

Not recommended for rougher children, unless you plan to keep it out of reach and only read it with them. However, it is a beautiful book with great illustrations and good presenation of opposites.

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent, engaging "opposites" book, October 3, 2011

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This review is from: Opposites (Hardcover)

This is a very fun, creative opposites book with flip ups, twists, pull flaps, etc. Very colorful, well-depicted, and engaging--a great book!