Overview
Is a hot dog a sandwich, or not a sandwich, or . . . something in between? A playful introduction to the concept of “the middle.”
Young children often think in extremes—black or white, happy or sad, mean or nice—but what about the in-between? This exploration of the in-between by beloved author Joshua David Stein delves into days that are just so-so, goodbyes that bring mixed emotions, lukewarm baths, and even a platypus, which is “in the middle of – who knows what?” With humorous and nuanced illustrations by award-winning illustrator Christopher Silas Neal, this unusual book invites young readers to find their own truths in the middle.
Young children often think in extremes—black or white, happy or sad, mean or nice—but what about the in-between? This exploration of the in-between by beloved author Joshua David Stein delves into days that are just so-so, goodbyes that bring mixed emotions, lukewarm baths, and even a platypus, which is “in the middle of – who knows what?” With humorous and nuanced illustrations by award-winning illustrator Christopher Silas Neal, this unusual book invites young readers to find their own truths in the middle.
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