Germany: A Book of Opposites

by Ashley Evanson, Ashley Evanson (Illustrator)

Overview

Hello, Germany! This board book series pairs early learning concepts with colorful, stylish illustrations of the iconic art, architecture, food, and culture of places around the world. Both children and adults are sure to love these hip and charming books!

In Germany, you can use words that are opposites to help you discover the country: hikers at the top and the bottom of the Alps, beautiful Black Forest trees that are near and far, and delicious Bavarian treats that are eaten and then gone.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780593223994
Publisher:	Penguin Young Readers Group
Publication date:	07/20/2021
Series:	Ashley Evanson's Hello, World Series
Pages:	16
Sales rank:	430,791
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 7.00(h) x 0.44(d)
Age Range:	3 - 5 Years

About the Author

Ashley Evanson is the author-illustrator of the Hello, World board book series. She has a degree in journalism from Brigham Young University, and worked as a writer and editor for LDS Living magazine. She lives in Denver with her family.

Editorial Reviews

2021-09-24
Part of a series that rolls geographical locations and early-learning concepts into one, this title presents some iconic landmarks and cultural features of Germany while introducing the concept of opposites.

This book begins with a double-page spread showing two villages on either side of a river: “This Bavarian village is NEAR. / That Bavarian village is FAR.” A spread with cuckoo clocks depicts a group of them with windows and doors closed; they are “QUIET.” Opposite them is a group with characters popping out of windows and doors as the hour strikes; they are “LOUD.” In the Black Forest, children see both pine trees that are “the SAME” and pine trees that are “DIFFERENT.” In the Alps one hiker is at the “BOTTOM,” and another is on “TOP.” Neuschwanstein Castle is “HOT” in the summer and “COLD” in the winter. Some traditional Bavarian outfits—lederhosen and dirndls—are “PLAIN,” and others, adorned and embroidered, are “FANCY.” Finally, in the German capital, Berlin, a daytime representation of the Brandenburg Gate has the sun to the “LEFT,” and a nighttime one has the moon to the “RIGHT.” The stylized illustrations are attractive, colorful, and child friendly. Adult readers may wish to brush up on their German geography before engaging their young listeners.

An accessible introduction for young armchair travelers. (Board book. 2-4)

Kirkus Reviews