The Opposite Zoo

The Opposite Zoo
Author: Il Sung Na
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2017-03-07
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0399554122

From the creator of A Book of Sleep and A Book of Babies comes a beautiful new book of animals—and opposites! The sky is dark and the Opposite Zoo is CLOSED. But the monkey's cage is OPEN! Time to explore. . . Follow the monkey as he visits all the animals in the zoo: fast and slow, big and small, noisy and quiet, soft and prickly! Filled with energetic illustrations, friendly animals, and a simple text, The Opposite Zoo is a fun and lively introduction to animals and opposites. Praise for Il Sung Na: “Il Sung Na’s illustrative art is so joyous, so jubilantly colorful, it feels celebratory and poetic even when the story is simple and spare.” —The Boston Globe (A Book of Babies) “[A] grand read-aloud.” —Kirkus Reviews, Starred (Welcome Home, Bear) "It’s the rare picture book that, upon arrival, feels as though it has been around for years already; Na’s belongs to this group.” —Publishers Weekly, Starred (A Book of Sleep) "Vibrant [and] whimsical.” —School Library Journal, Starred (Snow Rabbit, Spring Rabbit)

The Opposite Zoo

The Opposite Zoo
Author: Steven Walker
Publisher: Putnam Juvenile
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1998
Genre: Flap books
ISBN: 9780140562446

Can you guess these animal opposites? Some animals are big and some are small. Some are as different as black and white. Lift the flaps to see animals of all types

Hippopposites

Hippopposites
Author: Janik Coat
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012-05-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781419701511

Describes opposite aspects of a hippopotamus. On board pages.

A Book of Babies: Read & Listen Edition

A Book of Babies: Read & Listen Edition
Author: Il Sung Na
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2014-01-07
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0385376367

When the flowers begin to bloom and the world starts turning green, animals everywhere are born. Some have lots of brothers and sisters. Some have none at all. Some are born with soft, warm fur, while some are born with smooth scales. Some can walk right away—others need a little help! As with Il Sung Na's previous offerings, A Book of Babies is filled with rich illustrations, endearing animals, and a spare text—all wrapped up in a gorgeous package. This Read & Listen Edition contains audio narration.

A Book of Sleep

A Book of Sleep
Author: Il Sung Na
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2013-06-26
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 038537464X

When the sky grows dark and the moon glows bright, everyone goes to sleep . . . except for the watchful owl! With a spare, soothing text and beautifully rich and textured illustrations of a starry night, this is the perfect “book of sleep.” Join the owl on his moonlit journey as he watches all the other animals settle in for the night: some sleep standing up, while some sleep on the move! Some sleep peacefully alone, while others sleep all together, huddled close. Il Sung Na makes his American debut with this gorgeous bedtime offering. While each animal rests in its own special way, little ones will also drift off to a cozy sleep.

Zoo Station

Zoo Station
Author: Christiane F.
Publisher: Zest Books ™
Total Pages: 408
Release: 2019-08-01
Genre: Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN: 1541582187

This incredible autobiography of Christiane F. provides a vivid portrait of teen friendship, drug abuse, and alienation in and around Berlin's notorious Zoo Station. Christiane's rapid descent into heroin abuse and prostitution is shocking, but the boredom, longing for acceptance, thrilling risks, and even her musical obsessions are familiar to everyone. Previously published in Germany and the US to critical acclaim, Zest's new translation includes original photographs of Christiane and her friends.

Welcome Home, Bear

Welcome Home, Bear
Author: Il Sung Na
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2015-07-07
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0385753772

Follow Bear as he visits animal habitats around the world—and comes to appreciate his own home—in this new offering from the creator of A Book of Sleep and A Book of Babies. Bear is tired of waking up every morning in the same green forest, so he decides to search for a new place to live. He visits the birds in the trees, a mole underground, a camel in the hot desert sand, puffins in the cold arctic snow . . . only to realize his own home is the perfect place for him after all. Welcome Home, Bear offers rich illustrations, bright colors, and a simple, spare text—all wrapped up in a beautiful, kid-friendly package. Readers meet animals in their habitats around the world—and return with Bear to the one place he is truly happy.

The Dreamer

The Dreamer
Author: Il Sung Na
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-09-11
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781452156088

Even pigs can learn to fly: Once, there was a pig who admired birds. But he could never join them. Or could he? Thus begins the journey of a pig with big dreams, and the perseverance to make them come true. He develops flight plans, builds experimental contraptions, and has far-flung adventures, but at the end of the day, his favorite thing to do is sit and watch for those he loves best: birds. Il Sung Na creates a world at once whimsical and aspirational, where anything is possible and, yes, even pigs can learn to fly. Il Sung Na received Honorable Mention, Best Concept Book for The Opposite Zoo by The Huffington Post and Amazon.com named The Opposite Zoo one of the Best Children's Books of 2016. • Teaches young children that anything is possible • Encourages kids to dream big and set goals • Inspires readers with the message that dreams can come true Anyone who likes Dreamers and Bee a Dreamer will love this heartwarming story. • Beautiful gift for children who love animals and picture books • Parents and teachers will love the happy vibe of this book

Eddie and Ellie's Opposites at the Zoo

Eddie and Ellie's Opposites at the Zoo
Author: Daniel Nunn
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2019-05-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1543598919

Learn all about opposites with illustratedÊelephant duo, Eddie and Ellie. These curious elephants explore the world around them together, but somehow always end up liking opposite things!Ê Illustrated with vibrant photographs of different zoo animals and exhibits combined with playful illustrations of Eddie and Ellie, this book is sure to be a popular choice!

Zoo, or Letters Not about Love

Zoo, or Letters Not about Love
Author: Viktor Shklovsky
Publisher: Deep Vellum Publishing
Total Pages: 143
Release: 2024-07-16
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1628975210

While living in exile in Berlin, the formidable literary critic Viktor Shklovsky fell in love with Elsa Triolet. He fell into the habit of sending Elsa several letters a day, a situation she accepted under one condition: he was forbidden to write about love. Zoo, or Letters Not about Love is an epistolary novel born of this constraint, and although the brilliant and playful letters contained here cover everything from observations about contemporary German and Russian life to theories of art and literature, nonetheless every one of them is indirectly dedicated to the one topic they are all required to avoid: their author's own unrequited love.