With roots in European folktales and American slave stories, this tale celebrates the trickster tradition of overcoming hardship by using one's wits. An exciting vertical format takes this funny story to its most entertaining extreme.
Hare solves his family’s problems by tricking rich and lazy Bear in this funny, energetic version of an old slave story. With roots in American slave tales, "Tops & Bottoms" celebrates the trickster tradition of using one’s wits to overcome hardship. “As usual, Stevens’ animal characters, bold and colorful, are delightful. . . . It’s all wonderful fun, and the book opens, fittingly, from top to bottom instead of from side to side, making it perfect for story-time sharing.”—"Booklist"
Commended for Caldecott Medal 1996
Short-listed for Red Clover Award 1997
Short-listed for Black-Eyed Susan Award (Picture Book) 1996
Janet Stevens has written, adapted, or illustrated numerous award-winning books for children, including "And the Dish Ran Away with the Spoon" ("Child Magazine" Best Children's Book List, 2001), "Tops & Bottoms" (Disney NAPPA Book from "LA Parent"), and "The Three Billy Goats Gruff" (Parents Choice Award).
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