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Book Synopsis: In this lively picture book, children discover shapes all around them! A feast for the eyes and playful lesson in language for young readers, Round Is a Tortilla features rich, boisterous illustrations, fun-to-read rhyming text, and an informative glossary to explore words in Spanish throughout the book that may be new to some. Round are tortillas and tacos, too. Round is a bowl of abuela's stew. Oval is my favorite locket, A special pebble in my pocket. I find ovals at the store Huevos, olives, beans galore. Shape by shape, this playful concept book will reinforce the shapes found in every child's day: rectangles are ice-cream carts and stone metates, while triangles are slices of watermelon and quesadillas. Many of the featured objects are Latino in origin, and all are universal in appeal.
Perfect for: Parents, caregivers, preschool teachers, and librarians seeking kids' books that offer a fun way to explore shape concepts and multicultural reading. Anyone looking to expand the diversity of their reading and build a bilingual vocabulary. Birthday, holiday, baby shower, or family gift. Fans of Besos for Baby, Palatero Man, Fry Bread, laugh-and-learn books like If You Give a Mouse a Cookie and Eric Carle board books, and Sonia Sotomayor's children's book Just Ask!
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Looking for a fun and educational book for your little ones? Look no further than Round Is a Tortilla: A Book of Shapes (A Latino Book of Concepts). This lively picture book is a feast for the eyes, with boisterous illustrations that will captivate young readers.
Not only does this book teach children about shapes, but it also introduces them to new words in Spanish. With a rhyming text that is easy to read and a glossary to explore unfamiliar words, Round Is a Tortilla provides a playful lesson in language.
From round tortillas and tacos to oval lockets and special pebbles, this concept book will help reinforce the shapes that children encounter in their everyday lives. Whether it's ice-cream carts or stone metates in the shape of rectangles, or slices of watermelon and quesadillas in the shape of triangles, the book offers a diverse range of shapes.
What sets Round Is a Tortilla apart is its celebration of Latino culture. Many of the objects featured in the book are Latino in origin, providing children with a multicultural reading experience. But don't worry, these shapes are universal in appeal, making it a perfect choice for any child's bookshelf.
Who is this book perfect for? Well, it's ideal for parents, caregivers, preschool teachers, and librarians who are looking for engaging books that teach shape concepts. It's also a great option for those who want to diversify their reading and build a bilingual vocabulary. Whether it's for a birthday, holiday, baby shower, or a simple family gift, Round Is a Tortilla will make a meaningful present.
If you're a fan of other beloved children's books like Besos for Baby, Palatero Man, Fry Bread, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, Eric Carle's board books, or Sonia Sotomayor's Just Ask!, then you'll definitely love Round Is a Tortilla.
Get your copy of Round Is a Tortilla: A Book of Shapes (A Latino Book of Concepts) and embark on a shape-filled adventure with your little ones. Expand their minds, introduce them to new cultures, and have fun along the way!
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