My Big Birthday Party: Early Concepts: Opposites

Did someone say birthday party? Poodle’s special day is full of surprises, friends, and a little bit of science. Colourful illustrations combine lovable animals and hilarious situations for a simple introduction to opposite word pairings, building vocabulary skills and strengthening early concepts. Don’t be late! Join Doodle the Science Poodle as he celebrates his birthday and learns quickly that more balloons can become fewer balloons when you invite a porcupine to your party. AGES: 0 to 6 AUTHOR: Jeffrey Turner worked in advertising for 30 years as an art director and creative director. He left that career and became a children’s book author and illustrator. He is the author of the Doodle the Science Poodle series, which includes My New Haircut, My New Friends, and My Big Family as well as Who Broke the Vase? and Who Am I? SELLING POINTS: . Bright, humorous illustrations celebrate Poodle’s birthday party while teaching preschoolers opposite word pairings . Laptime reading and vocabulary building have never been sillier with this playful introduction to opposites in the fourth book of this series . Parents and teachers alike can join in the birthday party fun while extending the learning potential with a brief lesson on magnets and sound