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An instant New York Times Bestseller!
“Unreasonably entertaining . . . reveals how geometric thinking can allow for everything from fairer American elections to better pandemic planning.” —The New York Times
From the New York Times-bestselling author of How Not to Be Wrong—himself a world-class geometer—a far-ranging exploration of the power of geometry, which...
“Unreasonably entertaining . . . reveals how geometric thinking can allow for everything from fairer American elections to better pandemic planning.” —The New York Times
From the New York Times-bestselling author of How Not to Be Wrong—himself a world-class geometer—a far-ranging exploration of the power of geometry, which...
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Publisher
TOON Books, an imprint of Astra Books for Young Readers, a division of Astra Publishing House
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"In this fun, educational STEAM graphic novel by a master cartoonist, a diverse group of elementary school students learn about geometry and the simple shapes that make up our world, in both the classroom and the playground"--
3) Friendshape
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Publisher
Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Presents a story of friends Triangle, Circle, Square, and Rectangle as they have fun together and support one another through life.
4) Circle dogs
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Publisher
Greenwillow Books
Pub. Date
[1998]
Language
English
Description
Circle dogs live in a square house with a square yard and spend a busy day eating circle snacks, digging circle holes, and sleeping.
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DK
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Beep the robot would love nothing more than to have her own pet, like her friends do. One morning she gets a surprise delivery--a parcel containing circles, squares, triangles, and pentagons for her to make her own robot cat! Beep realizes that she can't make a pet pal from flat, two-dimensional shapes so, with a flash of magic, the shapes become three-dimensional spheres, cubes, and pyramids. Join Beep as she tries different ways of putting shapes...
9) Shape capers
Author
Publisher
Greenwillow Books
Pub. Date
2007.
Language
English
Description
A group of children shakes shapes out of a box and discovers the fun of using circles, squares, triangles, semicircles, rectangles, and their imaginations.
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Albert Whitman & Company
Language
English
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"Fall is here, with all its wonderful visual delights--not just colors, but shapes! This clever concept book follows a family on a trip to a pumpkin patch and invites children to pick out shapes from the seasonal scenery--apple bushel circles, square hay bales, diamond kites in the autumn sky! Felicia Sanzari Chernesky's sweet verses are perfectly complemented by Susan Swan's gorgeous collage-inspired art."--Publisher description.
11) The shape of you
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Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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""The shape of the earth is a sphere." So begins The Shape of You, as a mother tells her toddler daughter about the shapes that make up their lives--and the reader is invited into their cosy world. There's the triangle hill their house is on, the square of their kitchen table, the cubes of ice in their drinks... There's also the shape of light (all the colours of the sunset) and the shape of the wind (a scarf flapping). As the shapes transmute from...
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Publisher
Clavis Publishing Inc
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Worm is throwing a party, so he must go shopping in town! Shop with Worm to find everything he needs. Along the way, you'll discover many different vibrant colors. Get ready to buy some purple grapes, pink dancing shoes, or a yellow trumpet! "--
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Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"From the creative force behind Circle Under Berry comes a deceptively simple picture book exploring sorting, comparatives, and quantifiers that teases the brain, twists expectations, and teaches basic ideas in unusual ways. A page-turner for first-time page-turners, this kaleidoscopic compendium shows young readers the infinite variability of perspective inherent in even our foundational concepts"--
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Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Appears on these lists
2022 Graded Reading Lists: Grades K & 1
Books You May have Missed 2021: Combined
Tales for Twos: Concepts
Books You May have Missed 2021: Combined
Tales for Twos: Concepts
Description
"It's a puzzle. It's a read-aloud. It's a Rubik's cube on paper. This striking, delightfully different exploration of shape, color, and patterns redefines what a picture book can be. Read it once, read it ten times; see something new every time. An elegant and simple approach to explorations of profound depth, this enigmatic, thought-provoking concept book shows young readers that everything in the world can be seen from infinite perspectives"--
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Every page of this innovative picture book contains a thoughtfully designed set of four shapes and the question 'Which one doesn't belong?' Each of the shapes could be a correct answer to the question. Because there is no one right answer, children naturally shift their focus to justifications and arguments based on the shapes' geometric properties."--
17) Sumo shapes
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Publisher
Little Bigfoot, an imprint of Sasquatch Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Perfect for early learning, this fun board book features sumo wrestlers that introduce children to different shapes, and shares elements of Japanese culture that will enrich readers of all ages. Take a peek into the lives of sumo wrestlers in this adorable book about shapes! Simple, charming scenes with sumo wrestlers help young readers learn different shapes, such as square, circle, pentagon, and crescent. The Japanese word that corresponds to the...
19) Blue chameleon
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Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
"The lonely chameleon is blue. Even though he tries to fit in by changing color and shape, neither the swirly snail, the green grasshopper, nor the spotty ball wants to be his friend. But there must be someone just like him..."--Jacket.
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