A little girl's neighborhood becomes a discovery ground of things round, square and rectangular. Many of the objects are Asian in origin, other universal: round rice bowls and a found pebble, square dim sum and pizza boxes, rectangular Chinese lace and very special pencil case. Bright art accompanies this lively introduction to shapes and short glossary explains the cultural significance of the objects featured in the book.

Uses illustrations and text to tell about the shapes of clouds.

"In these 12 warm and humorous little books, Sally the Circle and her friends introduce important skills that help prepare your child for reading. Your youngsters will never know they're learning as they follow the adventures of Sally, Seth, and Tanner--but you will"--Container. Bk. 1. Best friends : learning simple shapes -- bk. 2. Hide-and-seek : finding hidden shapes -- bk. 3. The picnic : matching shapes -- bk. 4. The mix-up : learning simple...

Common animals, such as red square owl and yellow star frog, teach young readers multiple, basic concepts at once in this educational concept book. An ideal read for bedtime or story time, this book's rich watercolor illustrations and delightful animals will engage children and become a family favorite.