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My First Opposites

By Shirley Hughes
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A delightful board book about first opposites for very young children from Shirley Hughes, one of the most-loved author–illustrators of children's books. Learning about opposites is fun and easy with Katie and her baby brother, Olly. Join them as they explore their friendly and familiar world... Read More
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A delightful board book about first opposites for very young children from Shirley Hughes, one of the most-loved author–illustrators of children's books.

Learning about opposites is fun and easy with Katie and her baby brother, Olly. Join them as they explore their friendly and familiar world and all it contains in this charming first concepts book.

Being wide awake or fast asleep, whispering quietly or shouting loudly, the sun in the morning and the moon at night, there are so many opposites to learn about.

Share and explore every wonderful experience in their simple yet enchanting world and help little readers learn about first opposites.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529526370

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Board book

Date Published: 06 March 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Shirley Hughes

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 150.0mm

Height: 178.0mm

Weight: 170g

Pages: 18

Collections

Children's Board Books Children's Books Children's Early Years Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Shirley Hughes

About the Author

Shirley Hughes CBE (1927–2022) illustrated more than 200 children’s books and is one of the best-loved writers for children, creating wonderful worlds of childhood happiness. She won the Kate Greenaway Medal twice and has was awarded the OBE for her distinguished service to children’s literature. She won the inaugural BookTrust lifetime achievement award in 2015 and the Eleanor Farjeon Award in 1984. In 2007, Dogger was voted the UK’s favourite Kate Greenaway Medal-winning book of all time.

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