First shape book

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Where to find it

Information & Library Science Library — Juvenile

Call Number
J516.15 Montague-Smith
Status
Available

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Summary

This delightful early learning book is the perfect way to introduce young children to basic concepts of shape, size, and appearance. The colorful images, clear captions, and probing questions will encourage children to develop early learning skills. Packed with fun and colorful games and puzzles, the First Shape Book is guaranteed to become a firm favorite on every bookshelf, encouraging children to take an active interest in their surroundings. By becoming familiar with circles, triangles, squares, and rectangles, a child will develop the skills used in writing and early math. By finding these shapes in different contexts, a child will develop the skills used in reading and writing. By identifying differences in size and between two-dimensional and three-dimensional objects, a child will develop further skills used in math. Includes introductory tips for parents and a colorful, pull-out first shapes poster. The perfect companion to the First Word Book and First Number Book.

Contents

  • Suggestions for Parents p. 4
  • Meet the shapes p. 6
  • Circles p. 8
  • Triangles p. 10
  • Squares p. 12
  • Rectangles p. 14
  • Look again p. 16
  • Is it curved? p. 18
  • Is it straight? p. 20
  • Stars and diamonds p. 22
  • Ovals p. 24
  • Circles and semicircles p. 26
  • Match the objects to the shapes p. 28
  • How many sides do shapes have? p. 30
  • At the playground p. 32
  • Shapes at the beach p. 34
  • Find the pairs p. 36
  • Spot the patterns p. 38
  • Look in the mirror p. 40
  • Big and small p. 42
  • Find the shapes at the party p. 44
  • Who owns what? p. 46
  • Now I know ... p. 48

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