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1) Opposites!
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
©2012
Language
English
Description
Introduces the concept of opposites, including big and little, soft and hard, and hot and cold, with colorful illustrations. On board pages.
Author
Series
Publisher
Random House Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Up, down (and fast, slow) are simple concepts every child should know. Now little ones can learn about opposites with this playful board book, inspired by the works of legendary children's book author-illustrator Leo Lionni!"--Amazon.com.
Author
Series
Om child volume 3
Publisher
HarperFestival, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"I Am Calm introduces young readers to yin and yang and how there are many opposites that we balance in our lives. Sometimes we are quiet, but other times we are loud. Sometimes we go fast, but then we want to slow down! This board book uses common examples to teach readers in a kid-friendly way about the way opposites create balance and calm. With core preschool concepts and social emotional development, Om Child: I Am Calm is the perfect tool for...
9) We belong
Author
Publisher
Carolrhoda Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"You and I, we're alike, / but we're different too. / That's not good. / That's not bad. / It's just what is true. Explore and celebrate who you are and who others are too! Rhyming verse by Laura Purdie Salas invites others to notice the diversity of our world and affirm that we all belong, just as we are. Bright illustrations by Carlos V̌lez Aquilera feature a diverse group of children, playing and learning in an urban setting."-- provided by publisher....
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
When a new kid comes to stay with his grandmother at the house next door, Shermy's plans for a quiet, relaxing summer are completely upended. That's because Shake is nothing like Shermy. And Shermy is nothing like Shake. Shermy likes to read quietly in the shade of a tree. He knows the proper way to do a puzzle. He collects treasures in the pouch he wears around his neck, and the books on his shelves are alphabetized by author. Shake likes to play...
Author
Publisher
Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"A cat stops. The dog goes. Dog says yes! Cat... no. In the vein of Tom and Jerry, Road Runner, Bugs Bunny, and other classic cartoons, Stop, Go, Yes, No! features an adorably enthusiastic dog and a less-enthusiastic cat on a chase full of silly and exciting turns, with a heartwarming twist." -- Publisher annotation.
Author
Series
Skeletown volume 1
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
Español
Description
"Skeleton-like characters inspired by Día de los Muertos engage in "good" and "bad" behavior in a humorous exploration of opposites"--
14) Playdate
Author
Publisher
Albert Whitman & Co
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Children playing illustrate simple concepts such as old and new, fast and slow, and happy and sad.
Author
Series
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Meet Kitty! Kitty wants to play! Meet Cat. Cat just wants to nap. Bold, whimsical artwork and plenty of humor engage little ones in a sly and stylish introduction to opposites. This deceptively simple concept book introduces readers to grumpy, old, exhausted Cat, who just wants to be left alone, and to happy, new, energetic Kitty, who longs to make friends."--Publisher marketing.
Author
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
From their homes in New York and New Zealand, cousins Noah and Nora have a competition to decide who can have the world's best Hanukkah, winter or summer, but as the eight nights of Hanukkah go on, they realize they have more in common than they thought.
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