Shapes that Roll by Karen Nagel

This book has everything. Shapes, numbers, drama, adventure, contrast, color, and the shapes on the pages even have this nifty smooth feeling to them.

I won't waste any more time in saying exactly WHY this book is absolutely amazing, because it really covers all bases when it comes to concept books. Did I mentioned it also rhymes too? Yeah.

My favorite page says, "Shapes of fruits that grow on trees" and that's all, but it collides so well with the rest of the book (and really it is just my favorite because of the shapes of the fruits).

On a personal note, both of my children were totally drawn to this book, and why wouldn't they be? It's got interesting appeal and lots of contrast and it sticks out (and it works!)

Read it!

Illustrations by Steve Wilson.
Blue Apple Books, 2009.