Synopses & Reviews
With wheels to turn, flaps to lift and tabs to pull, this is an exciting and engaging book to introduce early learners to the concept of opposites. 40 lively pages showcase a range of opposing ideas, from the familiar to the downright quirky. This is a book that readers of all ages will treasure and enjoy for years to come. Some examples include: Ancient - Modern, Ascend - Descend, Hill - Valley
Distant - Close, Heavy - Light, Vacant - Occupied, Past - Present, Conceal - Reveal, Shallow - Deep, Build - Demolish, Secure - Insecure, Inhabited - Unhabited, Tame - Wild
Fast - Slow, Sense - Nonsense, Many - Few, Tiny - Immense, Danger - Safety, Join - Separate
Visible - Invisible
Review
Publishers WeeklyPop-ups are just one of the interactive aspects to this clever introduction to 18 opposite words from the creators of Wild Alphabet. . . . there are some delightful surprises along the way.
Synopsis
With wheels to turn, flaps to lift and tabs to pull, this is an exciting and engaging book to introduce early learners to the concept of opposites. 18 llively pages showcase a range of opposing ideas, from the familiar to the downright quirky. This is a book that readers of all ages will treasure and enjoy for years to come. Some examples include: Ancient / Modern, Up / Down , Near / Far , Heavy / Light , Empty / Full, Past / Present, Lost / Found, Shallow / Deep, Tidy / Messy, Tame / Wild, Many / Few, Small / Big, Together / Apart, Visible / Invisible, Wet / Dry, Fast / Slow, Beginning / End, Loud / Quiet
Synopsis
There are many books to teach opposites, but few are as enjoyable as
Popposites (illustrated by Mike Haines and Julia Frohlich). Featuring appealingly retro illustrations, 40 sturdy interactive elements that conceal and then reveal each surprise, and twenty pairs of words that move beyond the basics to tame the wild world of contrary language, this concept book packs an immense amount of entertainment into a tiny package that children AND adults will love. Who knew that opposites could be such fun?
About the Author
Mike Haines is a familiar figure in the book trade, best-known for his design, paper-engineering and production talents. Keith Finch is a paper engineer living in southern England. He has been involved in publishing for over 18 years. He has created a wide variety of interactive titles, bringing to life everything from the architechture of Frank Lloyd Wright to the world of Winnie-the-Pooh.