Tops & Bottoms

About the 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. This ebook was designed to be read vertically. For optimum reading experience, please adjust the orientation on your ereader.
This title has been selected as a Common Core Text Exemplar (Grades 2-3, Stories)
Subjects

Fairy Tales & Folklore/Country & Ethnic

Animals/Bears

Animals/Rabbits

Fairy Tales & Folklore/General

CRAFTS & HOBBIES
Related Subjects

Common Core Recommended

Common Core Exemplar

Regional US: West/Southwest

Trickster Tales

Food & Cooking

Problem Solving

Award Winners

CRAFTS & HOBBIES

Accelerated Reader
About the Author

Janet Stevens

Janet Stevens is the author and illustrator of many beloved picture books, including Tops & Bottoms, a Caldecott Honor Book. With her sister and co-author, Susan Stevens Crummel, she created the acclaimed best-sellers The Great Fuzz Frenzy,Help Me, Mr. Mutt!, The Little Red Pen and more. She is also the illustrator of the Epossumondas books, written by renowned storyteller Coleen Salley. Janet Stevens lives in Colorado. Visit her online at janetstevens.com.
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