| Shapes Reading List |
 Buy this book online | Brown Rabbit's Shape Book Written & Illustrated by Alan Baker Brown Rabbit receives a colorfully-wrapped surprise package. What could it be? As he carefully unwraps each layer, various shapes, such as circles and squares, are highlighted. Some of the shapes are unusual, like the sausage shape or the curly-wurly one. Children will enjoy the large, colorful pictures centering around familiar themes of presents and balloons. |
 Buy this book online | Circle Dogs Kevin Henkes Illustrated by Dan Yaccarino Circle dogs wake up in the morning with a stretch, a yawn and kisses all around. Their play through the day takes on all kinds of shapes. When they're back inside the house there's lots of sniffing, licking and eating until they finally fall asleep. Will they ever wake up? You bet, to run and jump and bounce like balls! Then it's back to sleep again, making this a great bedtime story. |
 Buy this book online | Red Bear's Fun with Shapes Written and Illustrated by Bodel Rikys Come and follow Red Bear through his busy day as we see common shapes in everyday objects. From his egg at breakfast to the cresent moon at night, he spots the shapes all around him. Facing pages highlight the shapes with their names printed beneath for beginning readers. This bright and colorful book with its simple illustrations will delight any young child. |
 Buy this book online | So Many Circles, So Many Squares Written and Illustrated by Tana Hoban This colorful book of photographs will have children looking for circles and squares everywhere. A wonderful book for preschoolers who will find shapes in familiar objects such as buttons and boxes. |
 Buy this book online | The Secret Birthday Message Written and Illustrated by Eric Carle Eric Carle leads the young reader through this suspenseful story, using shape matching and recognition. A young boy has to carefully follow instructions to find his birthday surprise. A fun filled book for all ages. |
 Buy this book online | When a Line Bends...A Shape Begins Rhonda Gowler Greene Illustrated by James Kaczman This book introduces children to the concept of the line and then shows how lines can be used to make shapes. Throughout the book, ten different shapes are identified in everyday objects, from a square checkerboard to a cresent moon. Each page is dedicated to one of these shapes with simple, colorful illustrations and rhyming verse. When a Line Bends is an excellent choice for a child interested in a more in-depth look at shapes. |
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