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By Barbara Schultz
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Silly kittens teach toddlers about opposites in fun book.
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What's the Story?
A kitten looks worried and sad -- but not for long, as TICKLE TIME! shows how "there is nothing like tickle time to make you feel like new." Soon the kitten sees other kittens dancing and feeling happy and begins to join in the fun. Along the way, the kittens teach little ones about opposites: They tickle to the left, tickle to the right, and tickle in the day and night. By the end of the book, all the kittens are tired, but they're all happy.
Is It Any Good?
This Sandra Boynton book is a silly, fun way to teach children opposites and show them that sad moods can change to happy moods. Her typically adorable illustrations give a warm feeling, and silly words make learning lots of fun. Sure to cheer up many a gloomy toddler, it's also a nice little teaching tool.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about opposites. How can you tell when it's daytime for the kittens? How can you tell when it's night?
How many kittens do you see?
Can you reach high? Can you reach low?
Book Details
- Author :
- Illustrator : Sandra Boynton
- Genre : Animals
- Topics : Animals
- Book type : Fiction
- Publisher : Boynton Moo Media
- Publication date : March 13, 2012
- Publisher's recommended age(s) : 0 - 17
- Number of pages : 18
- Available on : Nook, Hardback, Kindle
- Last updated : October 1, 2025
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