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138 pp.
| Little |
September, 1999 |
TradeISBN 0-316-84244-3$$14.95
(3)
K-3
Diecut holes in simple, intriguing illustrations allow a peek at the following picture. While most word pairs included are opposites, some merely provide interesting contrasts (foot/hand), and though the French import contains some difficult words (intact/broken), most pictures contain enough clues. With its cursive writing and sophisticated look, the book is intended for an older audience than more standard concept books.