Upside Down Opposites

by Danielle McLean, Matt Hunt (illustrator)

A clever book of transformations! Each image transforms into its opposite when the book is flipped upside down.

See “up” become “down” and “high” become “low” in this engaging book for babies and toddlers. With rhyming text that be read both the right way up and upside down, it’s a great introduction to first words and opposites for little ones who like to explore through reading and play. There’s spot UV on every spread for added sensory exploration, and it’s all brought together with fun illustrations from acclaimed illustrator Matt Hunt.

Genres: Picture Books, Animals

16 pages, Board Book

Published January 14, 2025

About the author

Danielle McLean is a children's book editor who lives in South London, England.

When she's not writing and editing children's books, she can be found in ballet class pursuing her other childhood dream.

Reviews

[Elvina Zafril · Rating 4 out of 5]

Upside Down Opposites is such an engaging and clever book filled with transformations! It allows children to explore and learn about opposites in a fun, interactive way. For example, kids can read words like up and down while watching the illustrations transform into their opposites.

One of my favorite examples is the squirrel climbing up to the top. When you flip the book upside down, the same squirrel appears to be climbing down—a simple yet brilliant concept!

As someone reading this book to my son, I find it just as fascinating and enjoyable as he does. It’s a delightful experience for both of us. 😄

[Barbara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Although this board book is short, it's cleverly designed so that readers encounter an image and a word such as dry on one page, and on the opposite page is its antonym, written upside down. The images supporting each word also change to reflect the meaning. I wish there were even more words provided, but a caring educator could certainly add to the ones that are here as could students.

[Annamarie Carlson (she, her)]

This is clever. Flip the book upside-down to see the opposite depicted in the same image.

[SamSamSam · Rating 4 out of 5]

This worked surprisingly well and the rhymes were solid.

[Jenny · Rating 4 out of 5]

Clever concept. It teaches kids opposite words and the illustrations can all be flipped upside down to demonstrate the words. The images work surprisingly well in both directions.

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great board book to show different perspectives just by turning the book upside down (or is it right side up?).