Books
on Shapes
Apples and robins
by Lucie Félix

Using die-cut pages the story explores the shapes and colors of an apple tree through the passing of the seasons
Bear in a square : a book of shapes
by Amélie Faliere

Animals in playful poses form such common shapes as circles, triangles, and squares
Circle, square, Moose
by Kelly L. Bingham

A companion to Z Is for Moose finds Moose jumping into a library book about shapes and wreaking shape havoc throughout its pages until Zebra climbs in to stop him, triggering a madcap chase. 
Circles, stars, and squares [electronic resource] : looking for shapes
by Jane Brocket

Describes the difference between flat and solid shapes, and identifies objects with these different shapes, including rectangular bricks and cube-shaped candies
City shapes
by Diana Murray

Designed for particular appeal to kids growing up in urban environments, a vibrantly illustrated introduction to the shapes that can be found in a bustling city promotes early recognition skills by encouraging youngsters to use their imaginations while looking more closely at their environments. 
Color farm
by Lois Ehlert

In a farm full of colors, shapes, and magical animals, a die-cut rooster is transformed into a duck, and then on the next page, the duck becomes a chicken.
Colors and shapes
by Dawn Sirett

With padded covers; simple, labeled images; and an amazing range of novelty textures, this colorful series will get babies excited about books as they learn about the world around them.
Cubes, cones, cylinders & spheres
by Tana Hoban

This wordless photo essay captures various shapes in different sizes as they are seen in the everyday things in the world in which we live.
Friendshape
by Amy Krouse Rosenthal

The best-selling creators of Exclamation Mark! present the story of shape friends Triangle, Circle, Square and Rectangle, who laugh together and support each other through life's ups and downs.
Icky bug shapes
by Jerry Pallotta

Introduces the characteristics and activities of insects through the various shapes made by leafcutter ants, as well as demonstrating these forms with other insects and spiders
Mouse shapes
by Ellen Stoll Walsh

Three mice make a variety of things out of different shapes as they hide from a scary cat
My very first look at shapes
by Christiane Gunzi

Photographs of everyday objects introduce a variety of shapes, from circles to spirals. Simple questions encourage children to talk, point, and learn.
Mysterious patterns : finding fractals in nature
by Sarah C. Campbell

A visually striking conceptual picture book introduces young children to naturally repeating fractals while explaining what makes them unique, explaining how to move beyond familiar shapes in nature to recognize more intricate patterns.
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