Hippopposites (A Grammar Zoo Book) - Hardcover

Coat, Janik

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1419701517 ISBN 13: 9781419701511

Publisher: Harry N. Abrams, 2012

Synopsis

Behold: an opposites book like no other. Simple pairings of words, both expected (small/large) and unexpected (clear/blurry), are humorously illustrated with a graphic and lovable red hippopotamus. Bold colors and surprising die-cuts and textures spice up this elegantly engaging board book.

Praise for Hippopposites
"Nicely done and a perfect gift, your favorite little one will love this book."
―KIWI Magazine

"This is a marvelous introduction to linguistic nuance for the very young."
―The Wall Street Journal

"A distinctive offering stands out in the crowded field of concept contenders."
―Kirkus Reviews

STARRED REVIEW
"French illustrator Coat blends a quirky sensibility with a slick visual aesthetic...it’s an excellent (and fun) vehicle through which to demonstrate the concept."
―Publishers Weekly, starred review

Award
2013 ALA/ALSC Notable Book
 

About this title

About the Author:

Janik Coat is an author, illustrator, and graphic designer. She works extensively with agencies, collectives, and a number of prestigious French publishers. She is a frequent guest speaker at fine art schools and regularly exhibits her work in galleries. She currently resides in Paris, France.

From School Library Journal:

PreS-A bright red hippo is set against a stark white background on each page in this book of opposites. Coat displays the relative nature of opposites by showing that the hippo can be both small and large depending on what it is compared to. Concepts include squared and rounded, invisible and visible, in front and behind, and even include tactile elements for soft and rough. The clean design of this oversize board book takes a seemingly simple subject and gives it complexity. Some of the examples may be a bit abstract for preschoolers, but overall this is an interesting spin on an everyday subject that is worthy of a look.-Laura Butler, Mount Laurel Library, NJα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

About this edition

• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1419701517
• ISBN 13: 9781419701511
• Binding: Board book
• Number of pages: 36