Diamonds are similar to squares, with their sides of equal length, but they look a bit "squashed." Readers will recognize this special shape in the many bright photographs of this accessible text, which also encourages them to build new vocabulary. They'll see diamond-shaped kites, cookies, and signs, and learn to spot diamonds in patterns as well. As they develop their knowledge of this elementary geometry concept, they'll understand how this aspect...

"It's a puzzle. It's a read-aloud. It's a Rubik's cube on paper. This striking, delightfully different exploration of shape, color, and patterns redefines what a picture book can be. Read it once, read it ten times; see something new every time. An elegant and simple approach to explorations of profound depth, this enigmatic, thought-provoking concept book shows young readers that everything in the world can be seen from infinite perspectives"--

Peppy rhymes, goofy illustrations of comical cats, and kid-friendly examples explain how to identify shapes such as circles, ovals, triangles, squares, and rectangles.

Simple text and photographs examine different types of stars.

Rhyming text and colorful illustrations introduce pyramids.

Photographs and simple text explain how various shapes and patterns can be found all around in nature.

"This book uses vivid illustrations and simple rhyming text by a noted author/illustrator to introduce the concept of shapes and sizes to curious young readers as he suggests how they can view the world in a new and exciting way."--Provided by publisher.

Depicts various things that can be made with six sticks, from a tall mouse to a trapeze for fleas.

"Little kids love something that's just their size, from baby corn and baby carrots to miniature action figures and teeny tiny stuffed animals. This book reinforces the understanding of "small" as a characteristic that something may have through relatable examples, from animals to food. The achievable text is written in complete sentences to improve reading fluency for beginning readers. Engaging full-color photographs directly correlate to each example...