Shapes on the Seashore : Band 02a/Red a

A boy and his mother go for a walk along the seashore and find all sorts of shapes. There’s a starfish shaped like a star, a pebble that’s an oval and a jellyfish that’s a circle. A combination of fascinating photos and delightful artwork show the variety of shapes that can be found.

• Red A/Band 2A books offer predictable text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development.

• Text type - A simple recount.

• The shapes are repeated on pages 14 and 15 for children to recall and discuss.

• This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.

Ali Teo was born in East Malaysia.She grew up in Wainuiomata and attended Wellington Polytechnic where she earned a Bachelor Degree in Design. She works as a freelance illustrator.