Up, Up, Up, Down! by Kimberly Gee

Up, Up, Up, Down!

Board Book – Picture Book, July 13, 2021

Kimberly Gee

Penguin Young Readers Group · Print & ebook · July 13, 2021

This action-packed toddler's day with Dad is full of opposites—and now in board!

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Who it’s for
A lively toddler’s day turns familiar routines into a nimble play of opposites.
Themes
Opposites in everyday life, Loving father-child connection, Everyday highs and lows
Pacing
Fast

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About this book

This action-packed toddler's day with Dad is full of opposites—and now in board! From his first demand to be picked up and then immediately put down, opposites pop up all day long for this energetic boy. Breakfast is no, no, no, yes! At the sandbox, it's make, make, make, break! And jumping into the pool goes from can't, can't, can't, to can!

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Kimberly Gee's expressive illustrations emphasize the loving connection between a boy and his father in this clever concept book about everyday highs and lows is now in sturdy board, ready to become a staple in toddlers' hands and bookshelves'.

Everyday Opposites

A lively toddler’s day turns familiar routines into a nimble play of opposites.

Come here for

  • A playful take on everyday highs and lows
  • Opposites that shift from breakfast to the pool

Expect

  • Expressive illustrations and a loving boy-and-Dad bond
  • A sturdy board-book format

Where it sits

Opposites95%
Parent-Child Stories80%
Everyday Routines30%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Opposites
  • Parent-Child Stories
  • Big Feelings
Authors
Kimberly Gee
Publisher
Penguin Young Readers Group
Published
July 13, 2021
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Opposites in everyday life · Loving father-child connection · Everyday highs and lows
Reading lane
Opposites