The Shape of Things - by Dayle Ann Dodds (Paperback)

About the Book

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 color.

Book Synopsis

A square is just a square until it becomes a house in this clever book. A circle becomes a spinning ferris wheel, and when you add some string and a tail to a diamond shape, it becomes a kite flying high in the sky! With sprightly rhymes and energetic illustrations filled with hidden shapes, Dayle Ann Dodds and Julie Lacome reveal that shapes are everywhere. Encouraged by this entertaining introduction to an important first concept, young children will eagerly begin to identify shapes in the world around them.

About the Author

Dayle Ann Dodds is the author of numerous picture books for children, including The Shape of Things, Teacher's Pets, The Great Divide: A Mathematical Marathon, and Minnie's Diner: A Multiplying Menu. A former elementary school teacher, she lives in Carmel Valley, California.