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Cover of Baby Book Shapes in the sky  (Beginner Reader Book, Learning) by Ellie King

Baby Book Shapes in the sky (Beginner Reader Book, Learning) by Ellie King

by Ellie King

Book Details

Publisher:Children's Press(CT)
Published:2007
Pages:36
Format:board book
Language:English
ISBN:053112570X

Reading Info

Age Range:1-3

About This Book

A child puts together various simple shapes to build a rocket that will fly to the moon.

Our Review

This charming board book introduces early geometry concepts through a creative story about constructing a rocket from basic shapes. Young children will follow along as a child assembles circles, squares, and triangles into a spacecraft destined for the moon, making shape recognition feel like an exciting adventure. The simple, clear illustrations help toddlers identify these fundamental forms in a narrative context, turning abstract learning into tangible understanding. This approach to early math skills through storytelling provides a wonderful foundation for spatial awareness.

What sets this beginner reader book apart is how it transforms basic shape identification into an interactive, imaginative experience. Children who enjoy building with blocks or puzzles will particularly connect with the step-by-step construction process, seeing how individual components create something greater. The moon mission theme adds a layer of excitement that will capture the attention of little explorers while reinforcing these essential concepts. Parents will appreciate how this learning tool makes fundamental geometry both accessible and memorable for their youngest learners.

Themes

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Juvenile Nonfiction