About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts noticing the patterns in their cereal bowl or the way a snail shell curls in the garden. This is the perfect choice for a quiet afternoon of discovery, designed to sharpen a young child's observational skills and foster a sense of wonder for the physical world. Tana Hoban's crisp, clear photography transforms everyday objects like bananas, brooms, and birds into a vibrant lesson in geometry. Without using any words, the book encourages children to lead the conversation, identifying the spirals, curves, and lines that make up our environment. It is an excellent tool for building mathematical vocabulary and artistic awareness in toddlers and preschoolers. By choosing this book, you are giving your child the gift of a new lens through which to view their daily life, turning a simple walk or snack time into a scavenger hunt for shapes.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
None. The book is entirely secular and focused on visual literacy and STEM concepts.
Ideal Reader
A preschooler who is currently in a 'collecting' or 'noticing' phase. It is perfect for a child who enjoys sorting toys or pointing out things during car rides, providing them with the terminology to describe what they see.
Parent Prep
No prep needed. It can be read cold, though parents should be prepared to 'read' the pictures by asking open-ended questions since there is no text to follow. A parent might reach for this after hearing their child ask 'What is that?' for the hundredth time, or noticing the child is fascinated by the textures and shapes of ordinary household items.
