The world is full of opportunities for learning--and for having fun at the same time! In this fresh look at the common early learning concept of opposites, readers are invited to go beyond the basics and uncover the why. Why are some things hard? Why are others soft? Accessible text explains various examples of hard and soft things to readers, providing them with fun and curriculum-supporting facts as they're invited to compare and contrast real-world examples. Colorful illustrations present these examples in a charming and memorable way.