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1. Cousins, Lucy (2005). Hooray for fish!. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.

Abstract:
Come travel along with Little Fish to meet his many friends. As we count, identify colors, and look for opposites among the many examples, we learn it is okay to have friends different from you.

Abstract provided by Pamela Theurer for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Affection] [Colors] [Community] [Differences] [Family] [Feelings] [Fish] [Numbers] [Opposites] [Parents] [Rhyme]

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2. Cousins, Lucy (2005). Hooray for fish!. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.

Abstract:
Little Fish goes for a swim to see all of his friends. Along the way, Fish introduces his friends of various colors, size and numbers.

Abstract provided by Brooke Morgan, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Counting] [Emotions] [Family] [Feelings] [Fish] [Friendship] [Moods] [Opposites] [Parents] [Rhyme] [Verbal Communication]

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3. Freymann, Saxton (2005). Food for thought: The complete book of concepts for growing minds. New York: Arthur A. Levine Books.

Abstract:
Fruits and vegetables are strategically carved to emulate people and animals in order to teach shapes, colors, numbers, letters, and opposites. Readers can learn these skills while being entertained by the creative use of healthy foods.

Abstract provided by Lisa Lynne Miller, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Airplane] [Alphabet] [Animals] [Ant] [Birds] [Cat] [Colors] [Counting] [Dog] [Duck] [Elephant] [Feelings] [Fish] [Flowers] [Food] [Frog] [Giraffe] [Guinea Pig] [Happiness] [Insects] [Kangaroo] [Letters] [Numbers] [Opposites] [Penguin] [Sadness] [Shapes] [Sheep] [Sizes] [Snake] [Turtle] [Umbrella]

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4. George, Jean Craighead (1999). Snow bear. New York: Hyperion Books for Children.

Abstract:
Bessie finds a new friend while exploring an ice ship-- a baby polar bear. She and Snow Bear play together like best pals. Bessie's brother and Snow Bear's mother watch carefully because they are both concerned and worried about their friendship. Will Bessie and Snow Bear's happiness be enough to keep them together?

Abstract provided by Dorothi Blacketer, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Baby] [Challenges] [Cold] [Conflict] [Critical Thinking] [Curiosity] [Decision Making] [Eskimo] [Family] [Fear] [Friendship] [Fun] [Gender] [Hunting] [Ice] [Multicultural] [Nature] [Ocean] [Opposites] [Perspective] [Playing] [Polar Bear] [Ship] [Stereotypes] [Transportation] [Winter] [Worry]

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5. Hoban, Tana (1992). Look up, look low. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
Illustrations show scenes in nature from way up high and way down low.

Abstract provided by Danielle Deutsch, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Nature] [Opposites] [Seasons]

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6. Hoban, Tana (1972). Push, pull, empty, full. New York: Macmillan.

Abstract:
A book of opposites depicted in black and white photographs.

Abstract provided by Mark Graler, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Opposites]

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7. Krauss, Ruth (1950). The backward day. New York: Harper & Brothers.

Abstract:
A young boy decides that it is Backward Day and does everything backward all morning. His parents play along until the little boy announces that Backward Day is over.

Abstract provided by Joanne Hannaway, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Change] [Creativity] [Decision Making] [Family] [Imagination] [Nonverbal Communication] [Opposites] [Parents] [Play] [Self Esteem]

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8. McMillan, Bruce (1986). Becca backwards, becca frontwards: A book of concept pairs. New York: Lothrop, Lee and Shepard Books.

Abstract:
Through the use of photographs, a little girl named Becca, displays opposites. For example, a full glass of milk and an empty glass of milk are opposites.

Abstract provided by Debra Butanowicz, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Concepts] [Food] [Learning] [Nutrition] [Opposites]

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9. Robbins, Ken (1985). City","country. New York: Viking Penguin.

Abstract:
A drive through the city and country is depicted through wonderful pictures as seen from the backseat of a car.

Abstract provided by Jennifer Clark, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Car] [Community] [Opposites] [Transportation] [Travel]

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10. Scamell, Ragnhild (2001). Wish come true cat. New York: Scholastic Inc..

Abstract:
The unlikely answer to a wish is a scruffy old cat that has to win the heart of a little girl. It takes a cold snowy day to make his wish come true.

Abstract provided by Tara Menke, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Affection] [Animals] [Appearance] [Attention] [Cat] [Communication] [Companion] [Conflict Resolution] [Disappointment] [Friendship] [Homeless] [Hope] [Hunger] [Kindness] [Mistake] [Nonverbal Communication] [Opposites] [Persistence] [Sadness] [Selfishness] [Snow] [Sounds] [Stars] [Understanding] [Uniqueness] [Wish]

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11. Schlein, Miriam (1953). Fast is not a ladybug. New York: William R. Scott, Inc..

Abstract:
Some things are faster than people and some are slower. A firetruck must go fast, but growing up must go slow.

Abstract provided by Gretchen Morgan, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Appreciation] [Critical Thinking] [Growing Up] [Opposites] [Patience] [Self Esteem]

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12. Sis, Peter (1990). Beach ball. New York: William Morrow and Company.

Abstract:
Mary and her mother visit the beach. They see numbers, opposites, letters, and shapes. There are many fun things to do at the beach.

Abstract provided by Allison Bucci, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Beach] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Colors] [Critical Thinking] [Differences] [Fishing] [Letters] [Numbers] [Opposites] [Play] [Sequence] [Shapes] [Swimming] [Transportation]

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13. Smith, Lane (1991). The big pets. New York: Penguin Books.

Abstract:
There is a mysterious world where the children are small and the pets are big. These children, along with their pets, gather to play at night and are therefore called "nightchildren".

Abstract provided by Staci Parkison, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Dreams] [Imagination] [Night] [Opposites] [Pets] [Pets] [Play] [Recreation] [Sizes]

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14. Spier, Peter (1972). Fast-slow, high-low. Garden City, NY: Doubleday and Company, Inc..

Abstract:
Pictures of opposites help us to understand how many different opposites there are. Examples of opposites include more-less and front-back.

Abstract provided by Kim Gilbert, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Opposites] [Sizes] [Time]

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15. Stadler, John (1997). The cats of mrs. calamari. New York: Orchard Books.

Abstract:
Mrs. Calamari moves into a new apartment and the landlord tells her "No cats allowed!" Mrs. Calamari is not about to put her cats out on the street, she'll have to think of something. Mrs. Calamari and her cats become friends to the landlord and he accepts them.

Abstract provided by Lisa Klett, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Animals] [Appearance] [Argument] [Assertiveness] [Beach] [Birthday] [Cat] [Celebration] [Change] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Discovery] [Dog] [Emergency] [Family] [Fire] [Food] [Friendship] [Glasses] [Honesty] [Humor] [Marriage] [Moving] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Opposites] [Party] [Peer Resistance] [Pets] [Rules] [Safety] [Trick] [Verbal Communication] [Wedding]

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16. Van Fleet, Matthew (2003). Tails. New York: Harcourt, Inc.

Abstract:
Check out these rhyming, interactive pages with texture. Colorful 3-dimensional pictures come to life with humor on every page (A Board Book).

Abstract provided by Michele Gillespie, 2005 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Alligator] [Animals] [Bear] [Counting] [Five Senses] [Fox] [Humor] [Monkey] [Numbers] [Opposites] [Pig] [Raccoon] [Reptiles] [Rhyme] [Sequence] [Tiger]

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17. Van Leeuwen, Jean (1998). Amanda pig and her best friend lollipop. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Amanda and Lollipop are best friends. Lollipop is very shy and will only speak to Amanda. The two friends share secrets, dolls, and their childhood. Amanda and Lollipop have very different personalities that compliment each other. Amanda is very vocal and excited, whereas Lollipop is very shy and quiet.

Abstract provided by Michelle Lyons, 1998 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Activities] [Animals] [Baby] [Bedtime] [Caring] [Companion] [Cooperation] [Differences] [Dolls] [Friendship] [Opposites] [Pig] [Secrets] [Self Esteem] [Shyness] [Support] [Verbal Communication]

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