Trolley Visit to Make-Believe
By Rogers, Fred
This charming, full-color board book has plastic wheels that really roll and a simple story that introduces children to the puppet characters who live in the Neighborhood of Make-Believe.

Country Crossing
by Aylesworth, Jim
A boy and his grandfather out for a ride in the slow, old car.

Spot Looks at Opposites
by Hill, Eric
Spot discovers the difference between opposites, such as soft/hard, fast/slow.

Becca Backward, Becca Forward
by McMillan, Bruce
Stunning photos grace this book of opposites.

Galimoto
by Williams, Karen Lynn
Walking through his village, a young African boy slowly finds all the materials to make a wire car or "Galimoto," just like the ones the older boys make.

The Hare and the Tortoise
by Wildsmith, Brian
Although he moves very slowly, the wily tortoise is able to fool the boastful rabbit in this classic story of a race well run.

Not So Fast Songololo
by Daly, Niki,
This charming South African story of a young boy's new shoes is universal in appeal.

Traffic: A Book of Opposites
by Maestro, Betsy
Bold colors and a little pink car make clear the distinction between opposites.

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