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Synopsis
In this lively picture book, children discover a world of shapes all around them: rectangles are ice-cream carts and stone metates , triangles are slices of watermelon and quesadillas . Many of the featured objects are Latino in origin, and all are universal in appeal. With rich, boisterous illustrations, a fun-to-read rhyming text, and an informative glossary, this playful concept book will reinforce the shapes found in every child's day!
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"Poetic ode to shapes." - Publishers Weekly
"Take a tour of Latino culture and learn about shapes at the same time."-Library Media Connection
"A perfect choice for the very youngest audiences."--School Library Journal Extra Helping
From the Author
Roseanne Thong is a journalist and English teacher. She has written Round Is a Mooncake, Red is a Dragon, One is a Drummer and Wish for Chronicle. John Parra is an award winning illustrator, artist, educator and designer. He has received honors and accolades from The American Library Association (ALA), The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators and many more. His Hispanic roots and heritage provided a rich cultural palette of inspiring imagery and customs. Mexican mural artists, folk style paintings, pop art designs, outsider art, cultural symbols, surrealist compositions, regional cuisine, music and dance costumes are all visual influences seen in his work.
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- PublisherChronicle Books
- Publication date2013
- ISBN 10 1452106169
- ISBN 13 9781452106168
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages40
- IllustratorParra John
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