First Friends: Opposites

Join a childcare class as they get ready for naptime and learn about opposites! “It’s time to rest,” our teachers say. So let’s stretch our arms high, then hang them low. Our mouths open to yawn, and eyes close to sleep. When we wake up, some of us are smiling and others frown. What other opposites will we learn as we go from one part of the day to the next? Introduces opposites to toddlers Shows a diverse cast of toddlers going through their daily routines at childcare Last page encourages interactive learning of opposites

Mk Smith Despres is the author of the First Friends board book series, as well as Night Song and There’s That Sun Again, and was named a 2024 Green Box Artist in Residence. Mk has worked as an educator for over 15 years with kids and adults with disabilities. They write, teach, and read lots of books with their family in western Massachusetts, USA. Libby Burns is an illustrator based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. Originally from the East Coast, she graduated with a degree in communications and journalism before receiving a master’s degree in editorial design. While her experience in writing and design cultivated a love for storytelling, she found her passion in illustration. She hopes her cheerful, bright, and playful style brings people joy.