Books About Opposites · 239 titles considered

The Best Opposites Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about opposites? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

Goodbye, Friend! Hello, Friend!
Opposite Surprise
Bears Are Big
Big and Small
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Our 10 Favorite Books About Opposites

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Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2013

I'm a Frog!

By Mo Willems · Book #20 in the Elephant and Piggie series

Can Gerald embrace Piggie's surprising new identity?

64 pages· 234 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
4.4/5 Goodreads · 5,258 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1974

Wacky Wednesday

By Dr. Seuss, George Booth (Illustrator)

Spot the wacky mistakes in a topsy-turvy world where nothing is as it seems.

48 pages· 315 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 14,598 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

Harold & Hog Pretend For Real!

Can Harold and Hog's friendship endure a game of pretend?

64 pages· 324 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,400 ratings
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Board Book · Ages 4–6 · 2020

Big Shark, Little Shark

A big shark and a little shark try to catch fish for a snack.

32 pages· 125 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 499 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 1968

The Foot Book

Discover the world of opposites through playful rhymes and feet adventures.

36 pages· 131 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
4.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 35,268 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

Goodbye, Friend! Hello, Friend!

A story about the cycle of goodbyes and hellos in life.

34 pages· 157 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
6.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 871 ratings
$18.99Save 5%
Board Book · Ages 3–5 · 2017

Opposite Surprise

Discover surprising opposites hidden under each flap.

30 pages
6.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 100 ratings
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Bears Are Big
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Board Book · Ages 1–4 · 2017

Bears Are Big

Explore animal opposites in a playful, rhyming adventure.

18 pages
6.0/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 104 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

The Sea Knows

Uncover the ocean's secrets and its mysterious creatures in a lyrical journey beneath the waves.

48 pages
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 126 ratings
$17.99Save 6%
Board Book · Ages 1–3 · 2015

Big and Small

Discover opposites with a fun mix-and-match book adventure.

12 pages
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·3.5/5 Goodreads · 21 ratings
$8.99Save 5%
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Opposites Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Sturdy, inviting books about opposites for the youngest readers and listeners.

Oh My Oh My Oh Dinosaurs!

Ages 0–4 · 1993

Dinosaurs explore opposites in a lively, colorful world of fun and surprises.

Tails

Ages 3–5 · 2003

Explore tails with touch-and-feel surprises and learn about animals.

Opposites

Ages 2–4 · 2017

Discover opposites through interactive flaps.

What a Hoot!

Ages 2–5 · 2015

Owls explore opposites with playful antics and a surprise ending.

Up Down Across
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Up Down Across

Ages 0–3 · 2015

Discover hidden surprises and learn about location with every page turn.

Opposites

Ages 0–3 · 2018

Explore opposites with vibrant illustrations in a tactile board book.

Flora and the Ostrich
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Flora and the Ostrich

Ages 3–5 · 2017

Flora meets a new friend and learns opposites attract.

Music Is...

Ages 0–3 · 2016

Discover the vibrant world of music through sight and sound.

Opposites
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Opposites

Ages 0–3 · 1982

Explore the playful world of opposites with whimsical animals.

Big Hugs, Little Hugs

Ages 3–5 · 2012

Discover a world where everyone hugs, teaching love and opposites through vibrant animal adventures.

So Light, So Heavy

Ages 0–3 · 2018

Can Elephant balance the seesaw with his weighty challenge?

Opposites

Ages 0–3 · 2013

Explore the universe with hands-on, multisensory learning.

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Opposites Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about opposites for preschool and elementary-age readers.

We Love Dinosaurs

Ages 2–5 · 2018

Discover the charm of dinosaurs in a colorful, rhyming adventure.

The Same But Different Too
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The Same But Different Too

Ages 3–6 · 2020

Discover how we're all unique yet connected in this joyful celebration of individuality.

Russell and the Lost Treasure

Ages 4–8 · 2006

A sheep named Russell goes on a treasure hunt.

Les & Ronnie Step Out

Ages 5–8 · 2017

Two mismatched feet must learn to step in sync despite their differences.

Milton & Odie

Ages 4–8 · 2019

Two otters, one optimistic, one pessimistic, discover friendship while ice fishing.

Water Land
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$1799

Water Land

Ages 3–6 · 2018

Discover how water shapes land with a simple page turn.

Alphabet

Ages 2–6 · 2008

Embark on an interactive ABC safari with creatures and plants from A to Z.

Let There Be Light
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$1299

Let There Be Light

Ages 0–4 · 2018

Discover creation and opposites through vibrant illustrations and scripture in this engaging board book for children.

Solitary Animals

Ages 3–5 · 2022

Discover the solitary world of animals who thrive alone amidst nature's bustling groups.

Beatrice Likes the Dark

Ages 4–8 · 2022

Two sisters must bridge their love for light and dark to find harmony.

Animal Opposites

Ages 3–5 · 2013

Explore opposites with vibrant pop-up animals and interactive flaps.

Big Dog... Little Dog

Ages 3–7 · 1973

Two friends, Fred and Ted, go on a trip together and learn to appreciate their differences.

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Opposites Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about opposites for developing and independent readers.

Remarkably Ruby

Ages 8–12 · 2022

Two former friends, now opposites, discover hidden connections in middle school chaos.

Am I Small? Bin Ich Klein?

Ages 1–5 · 2013

Is Tamia small? Her journey reveals a surprising truth.

Grumpy Unicorn: Why Me?

Ages 7–10 · 2019

Discover a unicorn who despises everything, from seasons to parties.

Monster Mayhem

Ages 8–12 · 2018

A girl must save her town from movie monsters brought to life.

Cosmic Commandos

Ages 8–12 · 2017

Twins must unite to defeat a video game come to life.

Me and You

Ages 0–3 · 2018

Discover a child's world through playful opposites.

Up and Down

Ages 4–8 · 2022

Two friends navigate quirky adventures, finding laughter in their differences.

The Last Mirror on the Left

Ages 8–12 · 2020

Two boys chase a fugitive in a mirrored world with its own rules.

The Eagle and the Moon Gold

2000

A fable warns of greed's peril through contrasting opposites.

Tractor Tractor

2022

Opposites clash and unite on The Funny Farm.

The Not-So-Nice Neighbor

Ages 6–9 · 2023

A quiet summer turns chaotic when opposites collide. Can they find common ground?

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