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Children's and Teen: 0 - 2 years old

Cover art for EVERYTHING I NEED TO KNOW BEFORE I'M FIVE
CHILDREN'S
Released: July 26, 2011
EVERYTHING I NEED TO KNOW BEFORE I'M FIVE
by Valorie Fisher, illustrated by Valorie Fisher
"Cheerful, if not exactly essential, fun. (Picture book. 2-6)"
Fisher packs a lot--if not exactly everything, or perhaps not even some of the most important things--into this compendium of basic concepts for young children: letters, numbers up to 20, colors, shapes, opposites, seasons. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 1, 2010
HOCKEY OPPOSITES
by Yvette Ghione, illustrated by Per-Henrik Gürth
"The hockey theme fills a niche nicely, too. (Picture book. 2-5)"
Opposites collide on the hockey rink. Read full book review >
Cover art for MAISY BIG, MAISY SMALL
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2007
MAISY BIG, MAISY SMALL
by Lucy Cousins, illustrated by Lucy Cousins
"Maisy fans will not be disappointed. (Picture book. 2-5)"
Maisy the beloved mouse is back as you've never seen her before in this clever collection of opposites. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2002
Kirkus Star OLIVIA’S OPPOSITES
by Ian Falconer, illustrated by Ian Falconer
"Quite the opposite. (Board book. 2-4)"
She's up; she's down. Read full book review >
Cover art for BUILD IT UP AND KNOCK IT DOWN
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 1, 2002
BUILD IT UP AND KNOCK IT DOWN
by Tom Hunter, illustrated by James Yang
"Part of the Harper Growing Tree series that comes complete with "tips for reading and sharing." (Picture book. 2-3)"
Two little boy figures get together for a play date in a simple, repetitive text that emphasizes opposites. Read full book review >
Cover art for TOO BIG, TOO SMALL, JUST RIGHT
CHILDREN'S
Released: March 1, 2001
TOO BIG, TOO SMALL, JUST RIGHT
by Frances Minters, illustrated by Janie Bynum
"Not too long and not too complicated, this cheerful little picture book is just right. (Picture book. 2-5)"
A jaunty pair of bunnies embarks on an adventure exploring opposites. Read full book review >