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Fast Cheetah, Slow Tortoise : Poems of Animal Opposites

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Overview

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.

Kentucky Reading Association Kentucky Bluegrass Awards Grades K-2 Nominee (2026)

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780802856357
  • ISBN-10: 0802856357
  • Publisher: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
  • Publish Date: September 2024
  • Dimensions: 8.2 x 11.3 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.05 pounds
  • Page Count: 40
  • Reading Level: Ages 4-8

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