Round Is a Tortilla: A Book of Shapes (A Latino Book of Concepts)

Description

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!