Black? White! Day? Night!: A Book of Opposites

Black? White! Day? Night!: A Book of Opposites

by Laura Vaccaro Seeger

Laura Vaccaro Seeger turns her extraordinary talents to opposites in this bright, colorful and imaginative book. Through a series of ingenious die-cut pages, the reader discovers things that are the opposite of what they seem: A black bat transformed into a white ghost, a sunny day that becomes a starry night. Posed as a series of 18 questions and answers, "Black? White! Day? Night! " is sure to be a big success with children everywhere.

It's time to learn some opposites! Seeger's book offers a great mix of traditional opposites and some more creative ones like 'lead and follow' or 'mountain and valley' to challenge your little one. The large dye-cut flaps are the size of the whole page, making flipping the flaps and turning the page easier for tiny fingers, encouraging interaction. There is a single word on each page, so as not to overwhelm your child and help them learn the word faster. Some of the drawings are simple with animated colors, while others use fewer colors but more complex and textured patters like the snowflakes and a maze. Your child will also recognize many of the objects used to demonstrate opposites, like a clock, dog, pigs, and people.

With many opportunities to participate in the book, your child may enjoy pointing at the objects and having you name them, help to turn the pages and flaps, or repeat the opposites after you. The interactive element of this book helps make it a favorite repeat for many young children. Once they are more familiar with the book, you can challenge them by asking if they know the opposite before you flip the flap and reveal it. They will be excited when they get it right and you cheer and clap for them.