About this item
Highlights
- From the creator of the Geisel Honor winner Oops, Pounce, Quick, Run!
- 4-8 Years
- 9.3" x 9.5" Hardcover
- 32 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Concepts
Description
About the Book
From the creator of the Geisel Honor winner "Oops, Pounce, Quick, Run!" comes and irresistible companion tale that cleverly illustrates the humor of opposites. Full color.Book Synopsis
From the creator of the Geisel Honor winner Oops, Pounce, Quick, Run! comes another irresistible tale that perfectly illustrates the humor of opposites.
A cat stops. The dog goes.
Dog says yes! Cat... no.
In the vein of Tom and Jerry, Road Runner, Bugs Bunny, and other classic cartoons, Stop, Go, Yes, No! features an adorably enthusiastic dog and a less-enthusiastic cat on a chase full of silly and exciting turns, with a heartwarming twist.
Don't miss this funny picture book about opposites from celebrated New Yorker cartoonist Mike Twohy.
From the Back Cover
The cat stops.
The dog goes.
Dog says yes!
Cat . . . no.
From the creator of the Geisel Honor winner Oops, Pounce, Quick, Run! comes another irresistible tale, which perfectly illustrates the humor of opposites.
Review Quotes
★ "Twohy's amusing, animated drawings perfectly reflect the divergent personalities of his characters, rendering a well-developed tale in just 28 words. Kids will snort at the antics of the simultaneously exasperating and endearing Dog while feeling sympathetic to Cat." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"This silly picture book also functions as a seriously useful beginning reader." -- The Horn Book
Praise for OOPS, POUNCE, QUICK, RUN: "Give this "alphabet caper" an F for Fun." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Praise for OOPS, POUNCE, QUICK, RUN: "An alphabetical romp...a good pick for toddler storytimes." -- School Library Journal
Praise for OOPS, POUNCE, QUICK, RUN: "The crisp, uncluttered design and playful story line make letter identification plenty of fun." -- Booklist
Praise for OOPS, POUNCE, QUICK, RUN: "Primary-grade classrooms and libraries will find plenty of curricular use for this, and kids will enjoy the lively story and opportunities for full-voice exclamation." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
Praise for OOPS, POUNCE, QUICK, RUN: "Incredibly charming...A must-have for day-cares, primary classrooms, and alphabet-book collections everywhere." -- The Booklist Reader