Fast Cheetah, Slow Tortoise

Poems of Animal Opposites

By: Bette Westera, David Colmer (Translator), Mies Van Hout (Illustrator)

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Hardcover | 17 September 2024

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Hardcover
40 Pages

Age
4 - 8

Dimensions(cm)
29.5 x 23.3 x 1.0

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A whimsical portrait of animals--and antonyms--in action.

How do you contrast creatures as different as cheetahs and tortoises, or as similar as butterflies and moths? In this lively book of poetry, antonym pairs introduce thirty-two members of the animal kingdom. Each spread presents the voices of two unique creatures: are you more like an obedient sheep or a rebellious goat? What about a tidy pig or a messy warthog? A bossy gorilla or a meek monkey?

With bold, vibrant art and amusing free verse, this collection is a memorable way to explore vocabulary, opposites, and animal traits with young readers. Every flip of the page brings a new set of faces--and another chance to laugh.

Industry Reviews

Kirkus Reviews
"A lighthearted lesson in antonyms . . . breezy, colorful, and fun."

School Library Journal
"Rich vocabulary, unexpected animal qualities, and clever poetry make this book an engaging selection for young readers and their families. "

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