Shapes books

Circle Rolls

When Circle rolls into one of Triangle's points and pops, chaos momentarily ensues until Octagon's "Stop!" brings everyone to their senses. An effortlessly rhyming text introduces us to a collection of shapes and subtly weaves their physical characteristics into traits that both lead to and solve a would-be catastrophe. Master illustrator Serge Bloch's shapes are accompanied by a chorus of miniature people who play along, creating the perfect complement to Barbara Kanninen's economy of words. Worthy of comparison to Shel Silverstein's The Missing Piece, this raucous chain of events is satisfyingly cyclical, ending just exactly where it began.

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• amazon.com: https://amzn.to/43D501K

Shapes That Roll

Some shapes roll . . . some don't. Some shapes stack . . . others won't. Some shapes lie down . . .while others stand tall. Circles, squares, triangles, and even ovals and diamonds, are endlessly and intriguingly entertaining in Steve Wilson's world. Karen Nagel's rhythmic text is brought to life by Wilson's troupe of uniquely-shaped characters.

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• amazon.com: https://amzn.to/3qtdzxI

This Is a Book of Shapes

First comes the circle. Then the square and the triangle. Then the . . . emu pushing a pancake wagon down a hill? What begins as a concept book about everyone’s geometric favourites soon defies expectations with a series of funny and imaginative twists. Award-winning author-illustrator Kenneth Kraegel pairs a deadpan text with simple wood-grained shapes, interspersed with vibrant illustrations of animals engaged in hilariously absurd pastimes. Each page turn builds on the delicious anticipation the contrast creates to make this a unique and rollicking story-time hit.

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• amazon.com: https://amzn.to/45MCcG4

City Shapes

From shimmering skyscrapers to fluttering kites to twinkling stars high in the sky, everyday scenes become extraordinary as a young girl walks through her neighbourhood noticing exciting new shapes at every turn. Far more than a simple concept book, City Shapes is an explosion of life. Diana Murray's richly crafted yet playful verse encourages readers to discover shapes in the most surprising places, and Bryan Collier's dynamic collages add even more layers to each scene in this ode to city living.

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• amazon.com: https://amzn.to/3NbQHMo

Shapes

Follow a curious fox and his little friend as he explores what fun objects circles, triangles, ovals and rectangles can make. An engaging, well-designed way to introduce first shapes, this board book is perfect for little ones to read with their parents.

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• amazon.com: https://amzn.to/3qgxQ9K

Bulldozer’s Shapes: Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site

A fun and engaging way to learn shapes: From the author of the beloved international bestseller Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site, comes Bulldozer's Shapes, a great way for preschoolers to learn their shapes. Little construction fans will love watching Bulldozer and Crane Truck CIRCLE around a new construction site, clearing away TRIANGLES of dirt until the perfect building spot has been SQUARED away.

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• amazon.com: https://amzn.to/42mvtzq

Tangled: A Story About Shapes

One day a little circle, just as happy as could be,

got caught inside a jungle gym,

and couldn’t wiggle free.

When the neighborhood shapes go climbing on the park jungle gym the last thing they expect is a tangle. First the circle, next the triangle and then the square. One by one soon all sixteen shapes are trapped. They push and pull and tumble and cry for help. Who will save them? One special shape can set the others free. Can you guess which one it is? This charming story makes learning the names of sixteen shapes as easy as a day in the park.

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• Amazon.com: https://amzn.to/3MQ3qmf

Snippets: A Story About Paper Shapes

Snippets is a story that reveals the power of kindness and the beauty of being unique. And it does so through the journey of two different groups of shapes (the polygons and irregular polygons). 

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• Amazon.com: https://amzn.to/3CcnAly

Walter's Wonderful Web: A First Book About Shapes

A determined little spider named Walter is trying to make a sturdy web that will stand up to the blustery wind. The webs he makes at first are woven in special shapes--a triangle, a square, a circle--but they are still wibbly-wobbly. Can Walter make a web that is both wonderful and strong? 

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• Amazon.com: https://amzn.to/42rLXq1

Shape by Shape

What am I? I lived a long, long time ago. 

I had round eyes… 

lots of sharp teeth… 

This new concept book from Caldecott Honor illustrator Suse MacDonald is sure to entertain children. As readers turn the brightly coloured, die cut pages, shapes on each page come together to reveal a creature from long ago. Page by page, MacDonald’s bright, cut-paper, collage-style artwork transforms circles into eyes and triangles into scales until a familiar creature is revealed, with the aid of a large fold-out page, on the final spread. 

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• Amazon.com: https://amzn.to/3WPmm9r

Round Is a Tortilla: A Book of Shapes

A feast for the eyes and playful lesson in language for young readers, Round Is a Tortilla features rich, boisterous illustrations, fun-to-read rhyming text, and an informative glossary to explore words in Spanish throughout the book that may be new to some.

Round are tortillas 

and tacos, too

Round is a bowl of abuela’s stew.

The oval is my favourite locket,

A special pebble in my pocket.

I find ovals at the store

Huevos, olives, beans galore.

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• Amazon.com: https://amzn.to/42rLNip

Brown Rabbit's Shapes (Little Rabbit Books) 

A mysterious package leads Brown Rabbit on a fun-filled shapes trail.

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• Amazon.co.uk: https://amzn.to/2VvRsDN

The Greedy Triangle (Scholastic Bookshelf)

Bored and dissatisfied with his life, a triangle visits a local shapeshifter to add another angle to his shape. Poof! He becomes a quadrilateral. But then he gets greedy and keeps adding angles until he's completely transformed. Kids will enjoy this boldly colourful introduction to shapes and basic math concepts.

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• Amazon.es: https://amzn.to/2Vz4h0l

• Amazon.co.uk: https://amzn.to/3epA0cX

The Shape of Things

A square is just a square until it becomes a house in this clever book. A circle becomes a spinning ferris wheel, and when some string and a tail are added, it becomes a kite flying high in the sky. With sprightly rhymes and energetic illustrations, this book reveals that shapes are everywhere. Full colour.

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• Amazon.es: https://amzn.to/3agZ1DX

• Amazon.co.uk: https://amzn.to/3enZNC7

Big Box of Shapes (Basic Concepts)

Triangles, circles, squares. To most of us, these are just simple shapes. But in the imaginations of Lulu and Max, these shapes found in a box take on exciting new meanings. What will you see?

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• Amazon.es: https://amzn.to/2xmtzXu

• Amazon.co.uk: https://amzn.to/3cjJB2T

Mouse Shapes by Ellen Stoll Walsh

What can you make with one oval, two circles, and eight triangles? Just ask three clever mice--who even find a funny way to trick a sneaky cat. Ellen Stoll Walsh once again proves that she's a master of concept books in this celebration of shapes, colour, and innovation.

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• Amazon.es: https://amzn.to/2RCnNYq

• Amazon.co.uk: https://amzn.to/3bbWlZs

My Preschool Workbook: 101 Games & Activities That Prepare Your Child for School (My Workbooks)

Kickstart your little one's education! Bursting with exciting challenges, this book combines the best features of preschool workbooks and makes it tons of fun for your young scholar to develop the skills and abilities necessary to begin their scholastic journey. From connecting dots and matching pictures to following paths and tracing shapes, it's like getting several preschool workbooks worth of activities in one!

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• Amazon.co.uk: https://amzn.to/2VtixYq