About This Book
A parent would reach for this book when their toddler or preschooler first shows an interest in shapes, or to help build a foundational vocabulary for math and science. "Circles" uses crisp, clear photographs to connect the abstract concept of a shape to the real, tangible world. It shows circles in familiar objects like cookies, bubbles, balls, and wheels, encouraging children to become keen observers of their own environment. The book's core theme is curiosity, making it a perfect tool for turning any outing into a fun shape-spotting game. Its simple, direct approach is ideal for young learners aged 3 to 5.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
None. The book is a straightforward, secular, and factual concept book focused on geometry.
Ideal Reader
A curious 3 or 4-year-old who is just beginning to learn their shapes and is excited to point things out in their world. Also excellent for a child on the autism spectrum who benefits from clear, direct concepts and photographic representations rather than abstract illustrations. It's a great pre-math and pre-reading tool.
Parent Prep
No prep is needed. This book can be read cold. Parents can enhance the experience by having some circular objects nearby (a ball, a plate) to connect the 2D photos to 3D objects. The parent notices their child is pointing at objects and trying to name them, or they have just started talking about shapes like "ball" for everything round. The parent is looking for a simple, effective tool to introduce basic geometry concepts in a tangible way.
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