• Trunk Goes Thunk! A Woodland Tale of Opposites
  • Trunk Goes Thunk! A Woodland Tale of Opposites
  • Trunk Goes Thunk! A Woodland Tale of Opposites
  • Trunk Goes Thunk! A Woodland Tale of Opposites
  • Trunk Goes Thunk! A Woodland Tale of Opposites

Trunk Goes Thunk! A Woodland Tale of Opposites

Whoosh! Crash! Thunk! Follow along as the LOUD sounds of a falling tree signal the transformation of a QUIET area of the forest into a flourishing center of activity.

This lyrical nonfiction story uses word opposites such as small and large, dark and light, high and low, and fast and slow to introduce young readers to the natural recycling of fallen timber into log bridges. From bears, porcupines and racoons to eagles, mice and deer, a host of forest animals repurpose a fallen tree, connecting two sides of a stream together throughout the seasons.

A carefully-chosen color palette of soothing natural colors and a charming collection of characters bring the playful prose to life in what is certain to become a storytime or bedtime favorite and a go-to book for early elementary science and language arts teachers.

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October 1, 2024

Key Concepts

Opposites, repurposing, animals, nature, nonfiction, and lyrical language.

Additional Details

  • 11 inches wide x 8.5 inches tall
  • 32 Pages
  • Ages 3 to 7
  • Trade ISBN: 9781957655291
  • Ebook ISBN: 9781957655338

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    Reader Reviews

    • ★★★★★

      A cozy, lushly illustrated introduction to opposites and wildlife.


      Kirkus Reviews (Jul. 2024)

    • ★★★★★

      This offering is a step (or three!) up from typical opposite books and a welcome foray into the natural world.


      Booklist (Sept. 2024)

    • ★★★★★

      A lively look at opposites that is a useful teaching tool and an examination of the many animals in a busy forest. A ­recommended purchase.


      Sue Morgan, School Library Journal (Nov. 2024)

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