Big gorilla : a book of opposites

Title:

Author:

Browne, Anthony, 1946- author, illustrator.

Summary:

What's the opposite of old? Young! What's the opposite of sad? Happy! But what's the opposite of opposite...? Featuring a range of exquisite primates, from gorillas to chimpanzees, white-faced capuchins to orangutans, Anthony Browne has created a wonderfully unique first book of opposites, with his striking palette and quirky flair for facial expressions sure to charm readers of all ages.

General Note:

"First published by Walker Books (UK) 2024."

Edition:

First US edition.

Physical Description:

1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 31 cm

Genre:

Picture books.

Subject Term:

Polarity -- Juvenile fiction.

Primates -- Juvenile fiction.

Publisher:

Candlewick Press,

Publication Date:

2024

ISBN:

9781536235692

Publication Information:

Somerville, MA: Candlewick Press, 2024

Call Number:

P BROWNE

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Summary

Anthony Browne lends his singular talent for rendering primates to a lovingly detailed concept book that will captivate readers both young and old.

What's the opposite of old? Young! What's the opposite of sad? Happy! Big or small, alone or together, the primates in this book of opposites are wonderfully unique, from gorillas to white-faced capuchins to orangutans. With Anthony Browne's striking palette and flair for facial expressions, this celebration of the world of primates is sure to charm and entertain.

Author Notes

Anthony Browne is the award-winning author and illustrator of many books for children, including Gorilla and Zoo , both of which won the Kate Greenaway Medal. In 2000 he was the first British illustrator to receive the Hans Christian Andersen Award, and he also served as the UK Children's Laureate from 2009 to 2011. Anthony Browne lives in England.