Two Sides to Everything

Poems Where Serious Meets Silly

Illustrated by Lian Cho

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About the Book

This poetry collection picture book celebrates different perspectives by giving two takes, one silly and one sincere, on each kid-friendly topic—from bestselling author Alan Katz, Pulitzer Prize nominee Rose Horowitz, and award-winning illustrator Lian Cho.

There’s always more than one way to think about something. In this poetry collection, more than thirty topics kids can relate to get two poems each: one thoughtful and one carefree. For the zoo, musing verse wonders what animals think about and an ode to their messy eating gets gleefully gross. Holidays, bedtime, gifts, creativity, and more get the same treatment in this charming and whimsical picture book!

About the Authors

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Rose Horowitz is a Pulitzer Prize–nominated journalist. She has written for The New York Times, Forbes, Los Angeles Times, and many other publications. Poetry has always had a special place in Rose’s heart and mind, and she has taught poetry workshops and essay writing for children and adults. Two Sides to Everything: Poems Where Serious Meets Silly is her debut picture book.

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Alan Katz has been a print and television comedy writer for more than twenty years. In addition to being a multiple Emmy nominee for his work on The Rosie O’Donnell Show and Disney’s Raw Toonage, he has written for children’s programming on Nickelodeon, ABC Television, Warner Bros. Animation’s Taz-Mania, and many others. Alan is the author of several adult humor books, humorous essays for The New York Times and other publications, and books for young readers. Alan lives in Weston, Connecticut, with his journalist wife, Rose, and their children Simone, Andrew, Nathan, and David. Visit him online at AlanKatzBooks.com.

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About the Illustrator

Photograph by Lian Cho

Lian Cho is the author and illustrator of Pig Town Party, Don’t Eat Eustace, The Pizza Brothers, and the award-winning Oh, Olive!. Based in Baltimore, she was born in Taiwan and spent a large part of her childhood in New Zealand. She has also illustrated other picture books, such as 100 Mighty Dragons All Named Broccoli, A Hundred Thousand Welcomes, It Began with Lemonade, Two Sides to Everything, and Oh No, the Aunts Are Here!. In her spare time, she likes to make funny comics about her life. You can visit her at LianCho.com.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers (May 4, 2027)
  • Length: 96 pages
  • ISBN13: 9798347111640
  • Grades: 1 - 3
  • Ages: 6 - 9

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