About This Book
Anthony Browne's 'Big Gorilla: A Book of Opposites' offers a fresh and visually stunning approach to a classic concept. Through his signature, expressive illustrations of various primates, from mighty gorillas to playful chimpanzees, children are introduced to pairs of opposites like 'old' and 'young,' 'sad' and 'happy.' The book culminates with a thought-provoking question, 'What's the opposite of opposite...?', encouraging deeper engagement. Perfect for ages 4-11, this picture book not only builds vocabulary and conceptual understanding but also sparks curiosity and appreciation for the animal kingdom.
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.
Discussion Prompts
1
Can you think of other opposites that weren't in the book?
2
Which primate in the book was your favorite and why?
3
What do you think is the opposite of 'opposite'?
4
How do the animals' faces help you understand the opposites?
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