Sat, Dec 18
1:00 - 3:00 PM
Bookstore
Free |
Polar Opposites: book-signing with Erik Brooks (Book-signing) |
A fun depiction of friends bridging differences, and a playful introduction to geography and habitat. Alex is a big polar bear who lives in the Arctic, and Zina is a tiny penguin who lives in the Antarctic. Large illustrations of the globe help children visualize. Alex and Zina are also opposite in many other things, such as the fact that Alex is white and shaggy, while Zina is black and smooth. Amusing illustrations show Alex and Zina eating and sleeping in opposite ways. Where else would Alex and Zina meet but near the equator: the Galapagos Islands, "Paradise at the Heart of the World." Postcard illustrations show Alex and Zina having fun together and hugging farewell until next year. This entertaining book with wonderful illustrations helps children understand opposites, geography and friendship.
 Praise for Polar Opposites
"Alex the polar bear and Zina the penguin live at opposite ends of the world but are best friends. In a succession of cartoon images, young readers can easily see the numerous ways the two are opposite: e.g., "Alex is BIG and Zina is small. Alex gets up late. Zina rises early. Alex is loud. Zina is quiet. Shhh...." Liking sour or sweet, messy or neat, their preferences may be dramatically different, but the two find ways to come together—by phone, mail, or a visit in the middle of the globe. There's no lack of motion and detail in full-page and (spilled-over) framed pencil, charcoal, and watercolor cartoon illustrations...a child-friendly way to explore friendships and differences" — School Library Journal
About the Author
Illustrator of over 14 children's books, including the Jenny Archer series; and author as well as illustrator of Slow Days, Fast Friends, and Polar Opposites, Erik Brooks writes: "Today I live in Winthrop, WA with my wife Sarah and our young daughter. There is also Max, the most handsome mutt of a dog that you will ever meet. When not drawing or writing, I enjoy coaching cross-country skiing or wandering the mountains." Visit Erik at www.erikbrooks.com.
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