With roots in European folktales and American slave stories, Tops and Bottoms celebrates the trickster tradition of overcoming hardship by using one's wits. An exciting vertical format takes this funny story to its most entertaining extreme. Watercolor, colored pencil and gesso illustrations.With roots in European folktales and American slave stories, Tops and Bottoms celebrates the trickster tradition of overcoming hardship by using one's wits. An exciting vertical format takes this funny story to its most entertaining extreme. Watercolor, colored pencil and gesso illustrations.