About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts pointing out the 'circles' in the wheels of a car or the 'squares' in the sidewalk. It is the perfect tool for transitioning a toddler's budding observational skills into formal geometric awareness. Through Tana Hoban's signature crisp photography, this wordless book invites children to find shapes hidden in plain sight within everyday objects like lunchboxes, bridges, and laundry baskets. Because there are no words, the experience is entirely driven by your child's curiosity and pace. It fosters a sense of wonder for the urban and domestic world, teaching kids that art and math are everywhere if they just look closely. It is an essential 'eye-opener' for preschoolers that builds confidence in their ability to categorize the world around them.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
None. This is a secular, objective study of the physical world.
Ideal Reader
A preschooler who is beginning to master vocabulary and loves puzzles. It is especially great for a child who prefers real-world imagery over illustrations or a 'builder' child who likes to see how things are put together.
Parent Prep
This book is best read 'cold' to allow for organic discovery. Parents may want to look at the first page, which provides a visual key of the shapes to look for, to help guide the conversation. A parent might choose this after realizing their child is bored with basic 'A is for Apple' books and needs a more sophisticated visual challenge that relates to their actual environment.
