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Who knew learning opposites could be so fun?! Or so adorable? Follow along as cute characters parade through vibrant scenes, showcasing what it is that makes each of them unique. With playful music and eye catching visuals, Opposites is sure to become an instant favorite.

Published by Familius and created by artist Larissa Honsek, Opposites combines immensely appealing clay figures with important concepts like differences and juxtaposition. The end result is fun and silly, engaging and informative! Young and old alike will find things to love in this adorable book.

Who knew learning opposites could be so fun?! Or so adorable?!

Opposites

Animals

Elementary

Big is the opposite of little. Which means that little is the opposite of big. What’s the opposite of near? Or the opposite of front? Up, down, far, and back, as Harry Bear looks for his friends, he finds them in situations that teach him how opposites can both look and feel.

Come along with Harry Bear, Moe Worm, Yuki Mouse, Maya Bird, Joe Squirrel, and Emily Rabbit as they explore all kinds of opposites. Sometimes, being different isn’t what keeps us apart. Sometimes, it’s what draws us together.

With cuddly illustrations and an accessible, concise narrative, Harry Bear and Friends: Opposites is an early-concept book on the topic of differences. Written and illustrated by Elliot Kreloff, and published by Blue Apple Books.

Big, little, near, and far, Harry Bear and his friends do many different things—but they like to do them together.

Harry Bear and Friends: Opposites

When the lion comes, the tiger goes. The toucan is up in a tree, while the anteater is down on the ground. The flamingo is sure she’s nicer than the gorilla—who is really pretty grouchy. And did you know the giraffe is tall? He knows it. He’s happy to lean over the arctic exhibit to let the penguins know how short they are.

In this zoo, the animals are opposites in a whole lot of ways. If the elephant is big, what does that make the lizards? And if the cheetah is fast, what does that make the turtle? Come along for a tour through the exhibits as we find out just how different these creatures can be.

In this lighthearted book about opposites, the playful artwork hints at the emotional quirks and differences that sometimes accompany our physical traits. Written by Harriet Ziefert, You and Me: We’re Opposites is illustrated by Ethan Long and published by Blue Apple Books.

If the elephant is big, what does that make the lizards? And if the cheetah is fast, what does that make the turtle?

You and Me: We're Opposites

Foundational Reading

Come play with these friendly pooches and learn all about opposites! There’s a great big dog park and it’s full of different types of dogs—big dogs, little dogs, fast dogs, slow dogs, dogs that walk, dogs that run. With these fun pups to show the way, learning opposites will be a howling good time!

Opposites in the Park is published by Kidsbooks®.

Come play with these friendly pooches and learn all about opposites!

Opposites in the Park

Food and Cooking

It’s food for thought! Nom Nom Opposites makes learning opposites (and food) a piece of cake! Guided by a bundle of cute food characters, little ones will discover the ins and outs of opposites like never before. Hot & cold, sweet & sour, empty & full — opposites are everywhere (including the foods we eat)!

Kids big and small will love laughing and learning with this delightful title from Familius, a family focused publisher. Nom Nom Opposites is written and created by Forrest Everett.

Sweet, sour. Hot, cold. Empty, full. Who knew learning opposites could be so fun?!

Nom Nom Opposites

Do animals sleep in beds? Does a Baboon? Or, what about a polar bear? Maybe a bumble bee, or a horse? People sleep in beds, but what about animals? Explore the whys and hows behind beds, and the ways animals and humans sleep, in this fun and informative book!

Does a Beaver Sleep in a Bed is written by Harriet Ziefert, illustrated by Emily Bolam, and published by Blue Apple Books.


Do animals sleep in beds? Does a Baboon? Or, what about a polar bear? Maybe a bumble bee or a horse?

Does a Beaver Sleep in a Bed?

New Books

Like all dogs, this dog wants a treat. In fact, he’s desperate for one. When he sleeps, he dreams of treats—steamy hot dogs and fistfulls of cereal, sugary cupcakes and dripping ice cream bars. When he wakes, he wanders in search of tasty bites. He begs, and performs, and whines. But the toddler doesn’t share her food. The older brother is too busy drawing. Grandma is snoozing and grandpa is flossing and no one seems to understand what this dog needs!

Finally, sadly, the dog returns to his dreams of sweet, unreachable treats. Does the family even care that he hasn’t had a treat all day? Will he ever get one? Come along to find out!

A relatable story about dogs, treats, and the frustration that comes with not being understood, Treat is for anyone who's ever thrown a dog a bone. Written and illustrated by Mary Sullivan. Published by the Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.

This dog is desperate for a treat—but no matter how hard he begs, he can’t seem to get his paws on one.

Treat

It’s morning in the rainforest, and Toucan is out to say “good morning” to every creature she can find. First, Toucan meets Sloth, who can hang upside down from a tree. Toucan flies off as she hears someone else waking up: It’s Chameleon, who blends into his surroundings. Around the rainforest Toucan goes, greeting tree frogs, monkeys, and hard-shelled turtles. Everyone is happy to see Toucan.

Can you guess who’s waiting in a nest at the end of Toucan’s journey? Come along for a trip through the treetops of one of the wettest forests on earth: the rainforest!

An easy-reading primer, Good Morning Toucan introduces just a few of the many, many animals that live in the rainforest. It also reminds young readers to greet each other with a friendly “Good morning,” and that breakfast comes after that. Written by Harriet Ziefert Inc., illustrated by Harriet Ziefert Inc., and published by Blue Apple Books.

It’s morning in the rainforest, and Toucan is out to say “good morning” to every creature she can find.

Good Morning, Toucan

Does a goat wear glasses? What about a rainbow fish? Or, an earthworm? People wear eyeglasses, but what about animals? Explore the whys and hows behind glasses of all kinds, in this fun and informative book!

Does an Owl Wear Eyeglasses is written by Harriet Ziefert, illustrated by Emily Bolam, and published by Blue Apple Books.


Does a goat wear glasses? What about an earthworm? People wear eyeglasses, but what about animals?

Does an Owl Wear Eyeglasses?

Does an ox wear an overcoat? Does a duck wear a diaper? What about a bear in boots? People wear clothes, but what about animals? This fun and informative book takes a lighthearted look at clothing, why people wear the things they do and why animals don’t. 

Does a Bear Wear Boots is written by Harriet Ziefert, illustrated by Emily Bolam, and published by Blue Apple Books.

Does an ox wear an overcoat? Does a duck wear a diaper? People wear clothes, but what about animals?

Does a Bear Wear Boots?

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Back to School

Brightly Storytime Presents

Anna Dewdney’s beloved Llama Llama is growing up and learning to read! Throughout the school day, the teacher helps Llama Llama and the other children practice their letters, shows word cards, reads stories, and brings them to the library where they can all choose a favorite book. By the end of the day, Llama Llama is recognizing words and can’t wait to show Mama Llama that he’s becoming a reader!

Read along with Ms. Linda! Llama Llama is recognizing words and can’t wait to show Mama Llama that he’s becoming a reader!

Llama Llama Loves to Read

Be Creative

When you close your eyes, the world goes black. When you open them, everything comes back. You might see your reflection in a mirror. From your window, you might see tiny cars and people moving around down below. Or maybe you’ll use a magnifying glass to see bugs up close. You might stand on your head just to see the world upside down.

What do you see when you stop to look around? Do you see things like the sights in this story, or is the world around you different? Come along for a journey through the wonderful sense of sight, filled to the brim with colors, shapes, shadows, creatures, and people all around us.

What Do You See? is a classic vocabulary primer, as well as an introduction to the sense of sight. The story alludes to inherited traits, such as the need for glasses. It also references the sights that come with living in (or near) a busy city. Written by Harriet Ziefert, illustrated by Luana Rinaldo, and published by Brain Food Kids.

When you open your eyes, what do you see? Cars, people, all kinds of colors, and a whole lot more.

What Do You See?

Stories with simple phrases and repetitive text that support early language development. Great for beginning readers, English Language Learners, Speech or Language Therapy, and Reading Intervention. Topics include: opposites, prepositions, basic vocabulary, shapes, colors, descriptors/adjectives, and actions/verbs.