A 1996 Caldecott Honor Book

Hare solves his family's problems by tricking rich and lazy Bear in this funny, energetic version of an old slave story. With roots in American slave tales, Tops & Bottoms celebrates the trickster tradition of using one's wits to overcome hardship. "As usual, Stevens' animal characters, bold and colorful, are delightful. . . . It's all wonderful fun, and the book opens, fittingly, from top to bottom instead of from side to side, making it perfect for story-time sharing."--Booklist

This title has been selected as a Common Core Text Exemplar (Grades 2-3, Stories)

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Published: 03/29/1995
ISBN: 9780152928513
Pages: 40
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 11.00h x 10.20w x 0.50d
Award: Red Clover Award - Nominee
Award: Black-Eyed Susan Award - Nominee
Award: Caldecott Medal - Honor Book

Review Citations: School Library Journal 05/01/1995 pg. 103
Booklist 03/15/1995 pg. 1329
Booklist Ed Choice Youth 01/01/1996 pg. 744
Booklist 06/01/1996 pg. 1727
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/1995 pg. 334 - Superior,Well Above Average
ALA Notable Children's Books 01/01/1996 pg. 1288

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 11397 / Tops & Bottoms
Reading Level: 3.2 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5