Families who loved This Is a Book of Shapes by Kenneth Kraegel often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when you want to turn a standard learning moment into a session of shared laughter and surprise. While it starts as a traditional concept book about geometry, it quickly pivots into wonderful absurdity that rewards a child's attention and sense of humor. It is the perfect choice for toddlers who are beginning to master basic vocabulary but are ready for the 'rule-breaking' fun of seeing a rhinoceros in a jet pack or an emu in a tutu. Parents will appreciate how it validates a child's growing knowledge of the world while celebrating the pure joy of the unexpected. It is a brilliant tool for building engagement through comedic timing and visual storytelling.