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I Say, You Say Opposites! by Tad Carpenter
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Toes, Ears, & Nose! (A Lift-the-Flap Book)
Marion Dane Bauer - 2003
fingers! Baby is bundled in a mountain of clothes! As little ones lift the large, sturdy flaps to find out what’s underneath each piece of clothing, they’ll love playing and learning with this fun peekaboo book again and again!
Tip Tip Dig Dig
Emma Garcia - 2007
Kids will love the irresistibly rhythmic text and the adorable, personality-filled vehicles with headlights that look like eyes. And the surprise ending, when the great big mess on page one becomes a wonderful playground, is sure to leave them delighted!
Where Is the Green Sheep?
Mem Fox - 2004
Here is the bath sheep, and here is the bed sheep. But where is the green sheep? Mem Fox and Judy Horacek take you on a wildly wonderful adventure in their rollicking search for the green sheep.
Hippopposites
Janik Coat - 2010
Simple pairings of words, both expected (small/large) and unexpected (clear/blurry), are humorously illustrated with a graphic and lovable red hippopotamus. Bold colors and surprising die-cuts and textures spice up this elegantly engaging board book.
Praise for
Hippopposites
"Nicely done and a perfect gift, your favorite little one will love this book." —KIWI Magazine "This is a marvelous introduction to linguistic nuance for the very young." —The Wall Street Journal "A distinctive offering stands out in the crowded field of concept contenders." —Kirkus Reviews STARRED REVIEW "French illustrator Coat blends a quirky sensibility with a slick visual aesthetic...it’s an excellent (and fun) vehicle through which to demonstrate the concept." —Publishers Weekly, starred review
Award
2013 ALA/ALSC Notable Book
Cat Nap
Toni Yuly - 2016
If only he could find a good resting place to hide from playful (and wide awake) Kitten!Opposites and hide-and-seek make this a fun story for nap time -- or anytime.
Mommy, Carry Me Please!
Jane Cabrera - 2004
Tucking their small ones into cozy pouches, looping them around their necks, and even plopping them on top of their feet, Jane Cabrera shows the special bonds between mothers and their babies.
Animal Opposites
Petr Horáček - 2013
From slow snail to fast cheetah, heavy hippo to light butterfly, smooth frog to prickly porcupine, Petr Horácek’s brightly colored pop-up animals and interactive flaps make early learning irresistible and fun.
Buzz, Buzz, Baby!: A Karen Katz Lift-the-Flap Book
Karen Katz - 2014
Little ones will love this Karen Katz lift-the-flap board book that features all kinds of cute bugs!Baby is looking for bugs! What will Baby find? What are those hiding on the windowsill?Lots of little ladybugs! In this adorable book from Karen Katz, little ones can lift the flaps on each spread to reveal cute critters such as little ladybugs, crawling caterpillars, teeny-tiny ants, and more! Filled with Katz’s signature multicultural babies, this book with its sturdy, easy-to-lift flaps is perfect for parents and children to share.
Say Hello Like This!
Mary Murphy - 2014
The perfect baby gift!Different kinds of animals say hello in their own way. And who better than Mary Murphy to introduce their voices to the youngest of listeners? Full of funny adjectives and sound words, this charming companion to Mary Murphy’s A Kiss Like This is an ideal read-aloud for the very youngest of listeners and is sure to engage babies as they first learn to talk.
I Spy on the Farm
Edward Gibbs - 2012
Look through the spy hole and use the clues to guess which one is next. Then turn the page to reveal the animal. Watch as young children quickly become engaged in the game — joining in with the animal noises, learning colors, and eventually recognizing the letters.
Peek-a-Boo Zoo
Joyce Wan - 2015
A perfect board book read aloud with a simple interactive component babies and toddlers will love.
Dear Zoo: A Lift-the-Flap Book
Rod Campbell - 1982
The zoo send a series of unsuitable pets, revealed behind flaps in the form of crates and packing cases. These animals are all sent back for different reasons, except the last one, which is perfect!Dear Zoo is twenty-five years old -- and still as popular as ever! And with an updated look, this children's classic is sure to delight a new generation of readers!
That's Not My Dinosaur...
Fiona Watt - 2002
book. Babies and toddlers will love touching the textured patches as they meet dinosaurs with fuzzy tails, bumpy teeth and soft spines.
Yummy Yucky
Leslie Patricelli - 2003
Sandwiches are yummy, sand is yucky.' With bold illustrations, Leslie Patricelli humorously introduces concepts to very young children. The book also has a double spread section featuring 'more yummy things' and 'more yucky things'.
One Lonely Fish
Andy Mansfield - 2016
But he won't be alone for long . . . Count from one to ten, as each fish chomps up the next. Just be careful--this book might bite!The fun, offbeat humor, appealing artwork, and interactive die-cuts with a counting theme will have young readers gobbling up this title again and again.