Opposites: The Opposing Forces of the Universe

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This breathtaking picture book with a die-cut cover and lyrical rhymes capture how the opposites of the universe never remain pure or still but blend and diversify. Everything that exists in the universe has an opposite, and this poetic journey captures the beauty of how none of these opposites remain pure or still! All opposites are complementary, one could not exist without the other, but opposites mix and blend all the time, and it is from this movement that the world as we know it springs forth in all its multicolored and diverse glory! This book shows 11 opposing forces of the universe: . Moon and Sun . River and Mountain . Sky and Earth . Winter and Summer . Silence and Sound . Water and Fire . Beauty and Ugliness . Calm and Storm . Emotion and Reason . Feminine and Masculine Energy . Death and Life Each opposing force is represented by a lyrical rhyme and an illustration that identifies each part of the pairing. This is followed by an observation to link how they blend and work together, along with a quote from a personality from the world of philosophy, art, literature, or science such as Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Walt Disney, Rudyard Kipling, L. Frank Baum, Antoine de Saint-Exupry, and others. Learning about opposites is foundational to help children develop math, observational, creative-thinking, and language skills. The mix of science, poetry, and art is structured in a way that children will be drawn into these 11 natural opposites that are part of everyday life. Perfect for STEM curriculums. AGES: 5 to 9 AUTHOR: Soledad Romero Mario was born in Barcelona, Spain. She studied graphic design at Llotja Advanced School of Art and Design, and for more than 10 years she worked as a designer and creative in advertising. Following her passion for books, she gave up advertising and founded her own publishing house, where she published crazy magazines and books. To this day, Soledad is dedicated to writing, editing, and designing children's books. She is the author of Infinity: The Magical Cycles of the Universe. Soledad lives in Barcelona. Mariona Cabassa has a postgraduate degree in illustration and engraving, and throughout her career she has published more than 80 illustrated books around the world. Mariona has worked in the press and in advertising and has participated in different group and solo exhibitions. Mariona lives in Barcelona, Spain. SELLING POINTS: . Everything that exists in the universe has an opposite, and this poetic journey captures the beauty of how none of these opposites remain pure or still . A circular die cut on the cover provides a window into the opposing and complementary forces of the universe . The mix of science, poetry, and art is structured in a way to draw children into these 11 opposing forces that are part of everyday life

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Soledad Romero Mario studied graphic design at Llotja Advanced School of Art and Design, and for more than 10 years she worked as a designer and creative in advertising. Following her passion for books, founded her own publishing house, where she published magazines and books. To this day, Soledad is dedicated to writing, editing, and designing children's books. Soledad lives in Barcelona. Visit her website at soledadromero.tumblr.com or follow her on Instagram @soledadromeromarino. Mariona Cabassa has a postgraduate degree in illustration and engraving, and throughout her career she has published more than 80 illustrated books around the world. Mariona has worked in the press and in advertising and has participated in different group and solo exhibitions. Mariona lives in Barcelona, Spain. Visit her website at theinvisiblecircle.com/paper/ or follow her on Instagram @theinvisiblecircle.