Topsy-Turvies
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Picture Book · Ages 8–10 · 1968

Topsy-Turvies

Written by Mitsumasa Anno

Tiny men defy logic in a world of optical illusions.

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27 pages· ~820L
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Bookroo's summary

In a world where optical illusions reign, tiny men embark on bizarre tasks—climbing stairs to descend, hanging pictures on ceilings, and walking on walls. What secrets do these impossible feats hold?

From the publisher

Strange little men are busily engaged in tasks and activities that seem illogical or impossible.

Awards

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (1970)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
27
Reading age
8–10
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~820L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~5.2
F&P level
~S
Publication
Published
June 1, 1970
First published
January 1, 1968
Publisher
Tuttle Pub
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780834820043

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