Archibald's Opposites

Veggiecational Series

by Phil Vischer

Archibald Asparagus introduces such opposites as tall and short, light and dark, and hot and cold.

Genres: Childrens, Christian, Picture Books

32 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 1998

About the author

Phillip Robert Vischer is an American voice actor, puppeteer, writer, animator and songwriter known for creating the animated video series "VeggieTales" with partner and friend Mike Nawrocki.

From 1993 to 2002, Vischer led the company as lead director and writer. In 2003 (after the release of "Jonah") Big Idea went bankrupt, and Vischer sold the company to Classic Media and left the company.

In 2005 he started Jellyfish Labs a new creative workshop where he produces faith-based projects. Starting in 2010, Vischer produced "What's In The Bible," a direct-to-DVD video series using puppetry and animation to present biblical material.

A weekly podcast discussing life in a post-Christian America co-hosted by Phil Vischer, Skye Jethani and actress Christian Taylor, ranks in the top 100 podcasts regularly.

Reviews

[Panda Incognito · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was my favorite of the VeggieTales series when I was younger, and I can see why. I read the rhyming text in Archibald's voice, and laughed out loud at the ending, which I had forgotten. Since this book involves conflict, it is far more entertaining than most books about opposites, and it teaches the concept in a memorable way by showing the contrast between Larry, who gets light, warmth, and lemonade, while Bob is stuck in the dark at first, gets a giant ice cube placed on his head, and is handed a lemon. The mini emotional drama is well-played up to its full comedic climax, and this is by far the best entry in this super-dated series from my childhood.

[Hope · Rating 3 out of 5]

Originally a gift from Lori & Don, passed down from Kevin & Nancy; read at ZuZu’s house

[Kyle Jorris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Archibald’s Opposites is a short rhyming picture book that teaches what opposites are in a fun and comical way. Archibald (The Veggie Tales Character) teaches short lessons using other characters as examples. When he needs two volunteers, he picks Bob and Larry, but every time something good or nice happens to Larry, the complete opposite happens to poor Bob. The world of opposites has never been so funny.

Phil Vischer unleashes his creative genius through this book by rhyming and teaching in historical ways. He uses an interactive approach as Archibald talks to his audience (the readers). The books climbs in its funniness to the end, and has a wonderfully funny conclusion. Everything that happens is used to extend and develop the plot.

I thought that this book was good when I was a kid, and I think it is even better now. I love Phil Vischer and all that he has done. These books are a great representation of his craftsmanship. The book teaches opposites while at the same time making you so happy. I think this book is probably a lot of kids favorite books to read at night.

[Ebookwormy1 · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book delivers a clear lesson in the whimsome style typical of VeggieTales under Vischer's hand. The book is funny, silly, and yet kids are learning by having it read to them. And yet the light story renders parents not quite as burdened by reading it over and over again.

While I found this one at a used toy sale, I notice the series is only available on-line through Amazon marketplace... Looks like you have to have the luck to find a good used copy, or the benefit of a library that stocked them when VeggieTales was in it's haydey.

[Jessica Coker · Rating 5 out of 5]

My children and I love this book, I actually have it memorized after reading a few times. This makes storytelling so much more fun for the kids. They love the pictures and the rhyme. I would recommend.

[Annie · Rating 5 out of 5]

When my oldest was three he memorized this book. To this day it's one I can quote word for word and is still one of my favorite children's books.

[Adam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great rhymes in this book.

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute basics book, although they did pick on Bob :)

[Theresa · Rating 2 out of 5]

fun series, these were great books to .memorize and read to the kids

[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

The kiddo loves these books.

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