A brown-skinned toddler and parent’s day begins with the child eager to get out of the crib (“Up, up up!”) before being lifted out by the parent (“Down!”). A similar pattern, with occasional variations in layout and pacing, takes readers through breakfast (no/yes), dressing (on/off), leaving (hurry/slow down), swimming (can’t/can), playing in the sandbox (make/break), etc. A series of small visual vignettes shows a variety of other activities (Fun fun fun) in which the two are engaged until day’s end, when a woman—presumably mommy— returns home. The adorable, round-bodied toddler isn’t identified by gender, nor is the loving adult caretaker, although the two have matching haircuts— clipped close on the side, longer on top. The uncluttered pencil and digital illustrations are full of warmth, just like the family they depict. (Ages 1–3)

Follow an energetic toddler's day with Dad that's full of opposites - up and down, make and break, yum and yuck, and more.

From his first demand to be picked up and then immediately put down, opposites pop up all day long for this energetic boy. Breakfast is no, no, no, yes! At the sandbox, it's make, make, make, break! And jumping into the pool goes from can't, can't, can't, to can!

Kimberly Gee's expressive illustrations emphasize the loving connection between a boy and his father in this clever concept book about everyday highs and lows that is sure to entertain little (and big!) members of the family.