Fast Cheetah, Slow Tortoise: Poems of Animal Opposites

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.

Author: Bette Westera
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
Published: 09/17/2024
Pages: 40
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 8.20h x 11.30w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9780802856357