First Shape Book - Hardcover

Barber, Patti; Montague-Smith, Ann

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0753454335 ISBN 13: 9780753454336

Publisher: Kingfisher, 2002

Synopsis

This delightful early learning book is the perfect way to introduce young children to basic concepts of shape, size, and appearance. The colorful images, clear captions, and probing questions will encourage children to develop early learning skills. Packed with fun and colorful games and puzzles, the First Shape Book is guaranteed to become a firm favorite on every bookshelf, encouraging children to take an active interest in their surroundings. By becoming familiar with circles, triangles, squares, and rectangles, a child will develop the skills used in writing and early math. By finding these shapes in different contexts, a child will develop the skills used in reading and writing. By identifying differences in size and between two-dimensional and three-dimensional objects, a child will develop further skills used in math. Includes introductory tips for parents and a colorful, pull-out first shapes poster. The perfect companion to the First Word Book and First Number Book.

About this title

About the Author

Patti Barber has been a primary school teacher, and a deputy head teacher. A lecturer at The University of London's Institute of Education, she is responsible for elementary mathematics curriculum development. Her publications include Nursery Mathematics and Foundation Mathematics.

Ann Montague-Smith is a professor of early education at University College, Worcester, in the U.K. She was a primary school teacher before becoming an early education specialist in mathematics.

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 1-This elaborate concept book encourages identification and matching, with simple, recognizable animals and objects to reinforce shape association, mirror images, pairs, big and small, sorting, straight or curved lines, and patterns. Uncluttered cartoon illustrations fill each spread with movement and bold color. This book does not merely present pictures, but also encourages discussion with a series of questions and interactive games. "Which is the longest rectangle?" "How many triangles can you count on the tent?" "How many circles can you see on the clown?" This is an excellent sequential presentation for children's collections and curriculum materials, with imaginative, easily identifiable artwork.
Mary Elam, Forman Elementary School, Plano, TX
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Kingfisher
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0753454335
• ISBN 13: 9780753454336
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 48