Octopus Opposites - Board Book

by Stella Blackstone (Author), Stephanie Bauer (Illustrator)

Empty, full; push, pull; young, old; hot, cold! The creatures in this vibrant book range from friendly elephants to flying kookaburras, each demonstrating some kind of "opposite." The learning continues at the end, where readers find out where each of the animals makes its home.

Author Biography

Award-winning author Stella Blackstone has written many of Barefoot's best-selling titles, including the Bear series and the Cleo the Cat series. She has been writing for children for over twenty years. Stella lives in Somerset, UK.

Stephanie Bauer begins every painting by asking herself what she finds funny about her subject. Using thick gouache paint, she exaggerates imperfections, celebrating the beautiful endearing quirkiness of everything she paints. Her charming, wonky style has graced more than three dozen children's books, puzzles, games, greeting cards, apparel and wall decor. She lives in Cave Creek, Arizona, USA.