I THINK WE’RE UPSIDE DOWN! by Marcus Cutler, G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers, Hardcover, $18.99 (ages 3-7)
A rabbit and a raccoon find themselves in a story that defies gravity in I Think We’re Upside Down! by Marcus Cutler.
Raccoon’s new basketball just arrived. Time to shoot hoops with his friend Rabbit! But when the basketball falls UP instead of DOWN, they have to figure out how to make things right.
To do that, the two friends will need a little creativity and a LOT of help from the reader in this fourth-wall-breaking picture book full of twists, turns, and surprises! —Synopsis provided by G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers
I Think We’re Upside Down! is a delightful picture book that’s sure to make young readers laugh out loud. This interactive book features two animal friends whose banter evokes Elephant and Piggie vibes while making readers members of the cast, too.
Marcus Cutler’s text is bright and effective, and his characters charming and fun, but it’s the premise of his story that’s going to make this book a repeated favorite. It’s lots of fun!
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